To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

The cautious seldom err.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.