It is evident that pride and humility are exact opposites, yet they share the same object: the self. — Hume
The purpose of cultural cultivation is to enhance the ability to appreciate the truth and beauty of the noblest and most profound things. — Boiss
Civilization aims to create cultivated individuals. — Ruskin
The flowers of refinement bloom in silence, and the fruits of success ripen in light. — Bing Xin
Habit becomes second nature like a magician. It is harsh on beautiful things but merciful to the ugly. — Vigny
The aesthetic senses require cultural cultivation... it is through cultivation that one can understand and discover beauty. — Hegel
The influence of an adult's character is the most valuable sunshine for the young, irreplaceable by anything else. — Ushinsky
As a person, respect your parents, show love to your children, be generous to poor relatives, and be polite to everyone. — Russell
A solid reputation comes from humility, but excessive humility should be guarded against deceit. — Zhu Xi
Human thoughts are malleable; if a person admires a fine painting, reads a page of a masterpiece, or listens to a beautiful piece of music every day, they will become a cultivated person—a new individual. — Ruskin
Falsehood can never become truth simply by thriving in power. — Tagore
Delaying your future due to a broken heart is a lifelong loss. — Huo Hai
Great ambition should not be belittled. — Zhuge Liang
No matter how angry you are, never do anything irreversible. — Bacon
Sincerity is the foundation of self-cultivation, and goodness is the foundation of sincerity. — Song · Zhu Xi
True morality brings true courage. Those who fear heaven, earth, people, or ghosts must have inner demons and improper conduct. — Xuan Yongguang
Maintaining a healthy body and a regular lifestyle is the material foundation of self-cultivation. — Zhou Enlai
A gentleman focuses on substance, not outward appearance; governs the inner self, not the exterior. — Ming · Zhang Juzheng
Pride and flattery characterize a person: flattering those stronger, proud towards the ignorant. — Shen Juyun
A poet who has lost character is more contemptible, inferior, and culpable than someone without poetic talent who forcibly writes poetry. — Hugo
