Those who fully develop their mind know their nature. Knowing their nature, they know Heaven.

Favorable timing is less important than geographical advantage, and that is less important than unity among people.

The people are most important; the altars of state come next; the ruler is least important.

The feeling of compassion is the sprout of benevolence; shame, of righteousness; deference, of propriety; right and wrong, of wisdom.

We survive through adversity and perish through comfort.

Begin each day by telling yourself: today I shall meet with interference, ingratitude, insolence, disloyalty, ill-will, and selfishness.

-- Marcus Aurelius

My happiness lies in my routine day-to-day dealings with my fellow men.

-- Levi Strauss

Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

-- Steve Jobs

Before you point your fingers, make sure your hands are clean.

-- Li Ka-shing

The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you.

-- Anita Roddick

An investor who has all the answers doesn't even understand the questions.

-- John Templeton