When making friends, be strict in conduct and faithful in keeping promises. — Confucius
The noble man thinks of virtue, while the petty man thinks of land. The noble man thinks of the law, while the petty man thinks of favors. — Confucius, The Analects
I am worried about: not cultivating one's virtue, not studying one's learning, not following the right when it is heard, and not correcting one's faults. — Confucius, The Analects
If you are strict with yourself and lenient with others, you will be far removed from resentment. — Confucius, The Analects
To love learning is near to wisdom; to act with determination is near to benevolence; to know shame is near to courage. — Confucius, The Doctrine of the Mean
The noble man schemes for the Way, not for food; he worries about the Way, not about poverty. — Confucius
The petty man is agreeable but not harmonious; the noble man is harmonious but not merely agreeable. — Confucius, The Analects, Book of Zi Lu
Climbing Mount Dong, Lu seems small; climbing Mount Tai, the world seems small. — Confucius
The benevolent man, wishing to be established, establishes others; wishing to be successful, helps others to be successful. — Confucius
Do not worry about having no position, worry about the ability to sustain a position. Do not worry about others not knowing you, strive to be worthy of being known. — Confucius, The Analects