Confucius Quotes About Purpose
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The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
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He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
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It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.
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Look for an occupation that you like, and you will not need to labor for a single day in your life.
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I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
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Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
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Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established
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The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose.
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The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.
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Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.
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The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.
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I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
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Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.
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