What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.-- Confucius

If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.-- Confucius

When words lose their meaning, people lose their liberty.-- Confucius

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.-- Confucius

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.-- 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

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.-- Confucius