Confucius

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."

"Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous."

"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."

"They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom."

"When you see a good person, think of becoming like him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."

"I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being."

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."

"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions."

"Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men."

"To give ones self earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom."

"Sincerity is the way of Heaven. The attainment of sincerity is the way of men."

"Study the past, if you would divine the future."

"Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue"

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."

"It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them."

"A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies."

"The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself."

"The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large."

"The cautious seldom err."

"The Superior Man is aware of Righteousness, the inferior man is aware of advantage."