Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others.
Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame.
She does not show herself, and therefore is apparent. She does not affirm herself, and therefore is acknowledged. She does not boast and therefore has merit. She does not strive and therefore is successful. It is exactly because she does not contend, that nobody can contend with her.
No legacy is so rich as honesty.
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.
Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion.
Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.
Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.
The noble-minded are calm and steady. Little people are forever fussing and fretting.
True words are not fancy. Fancy words are not true. The good do not debate. Debaters are not good.
The way of the superior person is threefold: virtuous, they are free from anxieties; wise, they are free from perplexities; and bold, they are free from fear.
I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.
Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.
The noblest revenge is to forgive.
Patience is a conquering virtue.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.
Integrity never goes out of style.
If you are a taker of happiness you get misery, if you are a giver of happiness you get joy and love.
Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.