Confucius : (8)

" 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

" What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. " - Confucius

" The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. " - Confucius

" Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. " - Confucius

" I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there. " - Confucius

" How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion. " - Confucius

" I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand. " - Confucius

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