“When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.”
More from Confucius
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“They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.”
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“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”
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“The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”
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“Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.”
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“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.”