"If what one has to say is..." - Quote by Confucius

“If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?”

“The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.” (Analects 4.16)”

“The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into proper order. Before putting their States into proper order, they regulated their own families. Before regulating their families, they regulated themselves. Before regulating themselves, they tried to be sincere in their thoughts. Before being sincere in their thoughts, they tried to see things exactly as they really were.”

“it is not wise to keep the fire going under a slander unless you can get some large advantage out of keeping it alive. Few slanders can stand the wear of silence.”

“The brawling of a sparrow in the eaves The brilliant moon and all the milky sky And all that famous harmony of leaves Had blotted out man's image and his cry.”

“Men of few words are the best men." (3.2.41)”

“It requires no small degree of ability to know when to conceal one's ability.”

“I do not lack the courage to think a thought whole.”

“He who is wise puts aside all claims which may dissipate his attention, and confining himself to one branch excels in that.”