"Sincerity is the end and beginning of..." - Quote by Confucius

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.”

“Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.”

“Genuine human friendship is on the basis of human affection, irrespective of your position. Therefore, the more you show concern about the welfare and rights of others, the more you are a genuine friend. The more you remain open and sincere, then ultimately more benefits will come to you. If you forget or do not bother about others, then eventually you will lose your own benefit.”

“We should never stand upon ceremony with sincerity. We should never cheat and insult and banish one another by our meanness, if there were present the kernel of worth and friendliness. We should not meet thus in haste.”

“If words come out of the heart, they will enter the heart.”

“If nature does not ratify law, then all the virtues may lose their sway.”

“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.”

“The beginning is half of the whole.”