By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection,... - Confucius
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."
More quotes by Confucius
"No lake so still but it has its wave.No circle so perfect but that it has its blur.I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are."
"The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later."
"Wenn du weißt, behaupte, dass du es weißt. Und wenn du etwas nicht weißt, gib zu, dass du es nicht weißt. Das ist Wissen."
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."