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.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men read more

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.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

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

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