Confucius

The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off,
but the will of even a read more

The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off,
but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.

Not to alter one's faults is to be faulty indeed.

Not to alter one's faults is to be faulty indeed.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, read more

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

Make fair agreements and stick to them

Make fair agreements and stick to them