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.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear read more

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.

Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.

Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.