Behave when away from home as though you were in the presence of an honored guest. Employ the people as though you were assisting at an important sacrifice. Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no feelings of opposition to you, whether it is the affairs of a state that you are handling or the affairs of a family.

It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.

Even if people do not know what real kindness is, they nonetheless have it within them.

What you dislike in your superiors, avoid doing to your inferiors. What you dislike in your inferiors, avoid doing when working for your superiors. What you hate in those who are in front of you, do not do to those behind you.

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?

A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and faithfully completes it. This is indeed a gentleman.