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

Confucius


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

Confucius


The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

Confucius


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

Confucius


The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

Confucius


To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

Confucius


To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

Confucius


To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

Confucius

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

Confucius


When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Confucius


When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.

Confucius


When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.

Confucius


Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Confucius


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

Confucius


Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Confucius


You cannot open a book without learning something.

Confucius