Confucius

Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role.

Confucius

Don’t be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

Confucius

Don’t be concerned that you have no position; be concerned how you may fit yourself to occupy one.

Confucius

Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

Confucius

Don’t grieve when people fail to recognize your ability. Grieve for your lack of ability instead.

Confucius

Don’t make to others what you don’t want them to make to you.

Confucius

Don’t worry about not being acknowledged by others; worry about failing to acknowledge them.

Confucius

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

Confucius

Even if people do not know what real kindness is, they nonetheless have it within them.

Confucius

Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving.

Confucius