Confucius

Ask yourself constantly, ‘What is the right thing to do?’ Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.

Confucius

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

Confucius

Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on the surface.

Confucius

Be in harmony, yet be different.

Confucius

Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.

Confucius

Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.

Confucius

Be versed in ancient lore, and familiarize yourself with the modern; then may you become teachers.

Confucius

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

Confucius

Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right.

Confucius

Big head, target for enemy; big heart, target for friend.

Confucius