As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have read more

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.

Tsze-Kung asked, "Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?" The Master read more

Tsze-Kung asked, "Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?" The Master said, "Is not Reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others

With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and with a fraud I try to be a read more

With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and with a fraud I try to be a fraud and a half.

At the time, my grandparents told my mom, "Lordy, what is Shannen doing?" Now I've calmed down. [on her reputation read more

At the time, my grandparents told my mom, "Lordy, what is Shannen doing?" Now I've calmed down. [on her reputation for bad behavior].

Live so that you can at least get the benefit of the doubt.

Live so that you can at least get the benefit of the doubt.

I don't say we all ought to misbehave, but we ought to look as if we could.

I don't say we all ought to misbehave, but we ought to look as if we could.

The test of one's behavior pattern; relationship to society, relationship to one's work, relationship to sex.

The test of one's behavior pattern; relationship to society, relationship to one's work, relationship to sex.

The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we read more

The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do.

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who read more

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare.