An aphorism is nothing else but the slightest
QUOTES AND APHORISMS ON SKILLS
The superior person does not appreciate a person solely on account of his words, nor does he disregard a person's words solely on account of the person.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person does not try to stuff himself when he eats... and is diligent in his work and careful in speech. Such a person is someone who can definitely be considered to love learning.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person gathers his weapons together in order to provide against the unforeseen.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person is adequately resolute, but not recklessly inflexible.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person is calm and composed; the lesser person is continuously worried and distressed.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person is concerned with his character; the lesser person cares only about his wealth.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person is dignified but does not fight for it. He is sociable, but not exclusive to one social clique.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person is easy to work for and difficult to please. If you try to please him in any devious way, he will not be pleased. And in his employment of people, he uses them according to their capacity. The lesser person is difficult to work for, yet is easy to please. If you try to please him even in a devious way, he may be pleased. And in his employment of people, he expects them to be fit for everything.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person is in harmony, but does not follow the crowd. The lesser person follows the crowd, but is not in harmony.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person is perceptive and not biased. The lesser person is biased and not perceptive.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
The superior person seeks to further the good points in others, and not their bad qualities. The lesser person does the opposite.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempest.
Epicurus (c.341-270 BC, Greek philosopher)
To understand one thing well is better than understanding many things by halves.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749-1832, German poet, dramatist, novelist)
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
George Herbert (1593-1632, British metaphysical poet)
There is great skill in knowing how to conceal one's skill.
Francois De La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680, French classical writer)
The superior person uses learning as a means of self-improvement. The lesser person uses learning as a means of showing off.
Mencius (Mengzi Meng-tse) (c.370-300 BC, Chinese philosopher)
The superior person's learning goes in his ear, attaches to his heart, expands to the end of his limbs, and is established in his actions. Even in his smallest word or slightest action, he sets an example.
Mencius (Mengzi Meng-tse) (c.370-300 BC, Chinese philosopher)
Skill makes love unending.
Ovid (BC 43-18 AD, Roman poet)
Skills are cheap; chemistry is expensive.
Mal Pancoast
Skill and assurance form an invincible combination.
Dutch Proverb (Sayings of Dutch origin)
In a calm sea, every man is a pilot.
English Proverb (Sayings of British origin)
Many people can pack the cards; fewer can play the game.
Italian Proverb (Sayings of Italian origin)
The person that makes one basket can make a hundred.
Spanish Proverb (Sayings of Spanish origin)
Who has a trade may go anywhere.
Spanish Proverb (Sayings of Spanish origin)
Skill is the unified force of experience, intellect and passion in their operation.
John Ruskin (1819-1900, British critic, social theorist)
Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa.
Casey Stengel (1889-1975, American baseball player and manager)
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