First Learn The Meaning Of What You Say And Then

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do.

Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.

Practice yourself in little things, and thence proceed to greater.