Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
ConfuciusRead
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
Interpretation
It is better to have something valuable that has imperfections than to have something worthless that is perfect.
This quote by Confucius highlights the value of quality over superficial perfection. It suggests that it is preferable to possess something meaningful, even if it has flaws, rather than settling for something that is perfect but lacks substance or value.
In practice
During a motivational speech about accepting personal imperfections.
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
Earnest in practicing the ordinary virtues, and careful in speaking about them, if, in his practice, he has anything defective, the superior man dares not but exert himself; and if, in his words, he has any excess, he dares not allow himself such license.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
If there is a problem you can't solve, then there is an easier problem you can't solve: find it.
Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations,you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.
Give it an understanding, but no tongue.
Where thou art Obliged to speak, be sure speak the Truth: For Equivocation is half way to Lying, as Lying, the whole way to Hell.
If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
The desire to know is natural to good men.
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