Mencius

"Those who lack courage lack the strength to change their circumstances."

"A man is great not by what he possesses, but by what he gives."

"The scholar pursues truth; the merchant pursues profit; but the sage pursues peace."

"When you change your thoughts, you change your world."

"The strength of a nation is determined by the character of its people."

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

"The mind is the ruler of the kingdom; keep it pure and the kingdom will flourish."

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

"The true master serves those he leads."

"When you lose yourself in service to others, you find your truest self."

"A moment of patience may ward off great disaster; a moment of impatience may ruin a whole life."

"The perfection of character lies in understanding its imperfections."

"To speak without thinking is like shooting without aiming."

"The man who cannot control his tongue will lose control of his life."

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."

"The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the hearts we have touched."

"When you align your actions with your values, you find your purpose."

"The greatest victory is won not with the sword but with the heart."

"To understand others, first understand yourself; to lead others, first lead yourself."

"The river that flows gently is stronger than the one that rages."

"When ambition is guided by virtue, it becomes a blessing; without virtue, it becomes a curse."

"The child teaches the parent as much as the parent teaches the child."

"True wealth is not measured in gold but in the richness of relationships."

"To forgive is not weakness but the ultimate strength."

"The way of the superior man is like the compass; it always points to true north."

"When you drink water, remember the spring from which it came."

"Fear is the thief that steals the moment from those who dwell in it."

"The seed of greatness lies dormant in every human heart; water it with intention."

"To live is to grow; to cease growing is to cease living."

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."