Mencius

"To make a mistake and not correct it is the definition of a mistake."

"When the root is neglected, it is useless to weed the branches."

"The greatest wealth is health."

"The superior man is calm before all things."

"From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own."

"Justice will not come to the corrupt heart."

"The strength of a family is the love that binds it."

"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."

"The greatest blessing is to respect others' dignity."

"Do not wish for quick results, nor look for small advantages."

"The mind is not inherited; it is developed."

"Man's greatest strength lies in his choice to be better."

"The way of the superior man is three-fold, but I am not equal to it."

"To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order."

"Virtue is something that is done, not merely thought."

"The human heart desires to do good."

"A man of virtue will not commit injustice for wealth."

"The superior man understands what is right."

"Patience is the companion of wisdom."

"The bonds of family are the strongest bonds."

"Knowledge must be paired with virtue to be true knowledge."

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

"The heart of a man is unchanging unless circumstances demand it."

"Righteousness is not a destination but a journey."

"The purpose of education is to develop character."

"Love is what transcends all boundaries."

"The heart desires what is right."

"Achievement is born of perseverance."

"The superior man is humble in heart but great in spirit."

"Music is the language of emotion."