Quotes about Reflection

The tragedy of growing old is not that one is old but that one is young.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be 'thoughtfulness.

They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.

We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living

Learning without thinking is useless. Thinking without learning is dangerous.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

Who can (make) the muddy water (clear)? Let it be still, and it will gradually become clear.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equalling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The Master said, "The gentleman harmonizes [he] without being an echo. The petty man echoes [tong] and does not harmonize.

When the Master entered the great temple he asked about everything. Someone said, 'Who will say that this son of the man of Zou knows about ritual? When he enters the temple, he asks about everything'. The Master heard of it and said, 'This is the ritual'.

We all have two lives, your second one begins when you realize you've only got one.