"When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger."
Pointing at the Moon
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Knowing the Truth
"Those who know the TRUTH are not equal to those who love it."
The Beginning of Wisdom
"The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name."
The Good Qualities in Others
"The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does."
First Principles
"Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles."
Friends
"Have no friends not equal to yourself."
Consideration for Others
"Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society."
What is your Plan?
"If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for ten years plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years educate children."
The Common Man thinks of Comfort
"The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort."
Governing a Country
"In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of."