“He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.”
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The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
The object of the superior man is truth.