Ability Quote by Confucius Download Open image “The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability” — Confucius ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.4 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Ability Men Superior man Superiors Want
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress. — Confucius Copy Share Image
“Superior men have a propensity for spending their time contemplating the meaning of life. They are in a perpetual quest for truth and understanding in themselves and those around them. When faced with the abyss, they reaffirm life by doing the duty of the profound, finding value and meaning in virtue. Lower men on the other hand, concern themselves with… — VD Copy Share
The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease. — Confucius Copy Share Image
“Superior men have a propensity for spending their time contemplating the meaning of life. They are in a perpetual quest for truth and understanding… — VD Copy Share Image
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is not seeking fulfillment through work and woman, because he is already full. For him, work and intimacy are opportunities to… — David Deida Copy Share Image
“Superior men spend their time off contemplating the meaning of life. They are in a perpetual quest for truth and understanding in themselves and those around them. When faced with the abyss, they reaffirm life by doing the duty of the profound, finding value and meaning in virtue. Lower men on the other hand, concern themselves with comfort and gaining… — VD Copy Share
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere. — Confucius Copy Share
Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge. — Confucius Copy Share Image
I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world. — Confucius Copy Share Image
To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men;… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak! — Confucius Copy Share Image
To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure? — Confucius Copy Share Image
I don't think there's a direct correlation between my sexuality and my skiing ability. But I think because I was so concerned about it… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
The ability of the gospel to unite us on common strengths and common truths is one of the great miracles . . . of the gospel. — Jeffrey R. Holland Copy Share Image
Maybe law enforcement would like the ability to turn on the camera on your Mac. — Tim Cook Copy Share Image
I've seen guys come along with more ability - they've been faster or bigger or stronger - but they never worked hard to develop… — Steve Largent Copy Share Image
The youth of India has the strength to move the entire World with a click of a mouse, we have generated that ability! — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
Time hath not yet so dried this blood of mine, Nor age so eat up my invention, Nor fortune made such havoc of my… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Take what I cannot give: my heart, body, thoughts, time, abilities, money, health, strength, nights, days, youth, age, and spend them in Thy service, 0 my crucified Master, Redeemer, God. Oh, let not these be mere words! Whom have I in heaven but Thee and there is none upon earth… — Elizabeth Prentiss Copy Share
Balance is the ability to be happy in the midst of the most chaotic or even boring or transient circumstance. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
