Confucius — "The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is …"

"Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposu…"

"When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults."

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."

"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the North Star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."

"The Master said, 'Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. Have no friends not equal to yourself. When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.'"