Many people who pretend to be very busy have the least to do.

The path to greatness is along with others.

You should aim to be independent of any one vote, of any one fashion, of any one century.

The sage never seems to know his own merits, for only by not noticing them can you call others' attention to them.

It is therefore an excellent device to acquire knowledge from everybody.

Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.