Quote by Matteo Ricci
"To understand a people, one must first understand their characters, their written symbols of thought and meaning."
More from Matteo Ricci
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well."
"Love is the most powerful force in the universe, capable of transforming hearts and bridging the deepest divides."
"Wisdom is not the accumulation of years, but the cultivation of understanding."
"Happiness is found not in the pursuit of pleasure, but in the pursuit of purpose."