In antiquity men studied for their own sake; nowadays men study for the sake of impressing others.

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

The Master said, I set my heart on the Way, base myself on virtue, lean upon benevolence for support and take my recreation in the arts.

All men are born good.

I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.

Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to speak prudently, and to behave worthily.

If the people are governed by laws and punishment is used to maintain order, they will try to avoid the punishment but have no sense of shame. If they are governed by virtue and rules of propriety are used to maintain order, they will have a sense of shame and will become good as well.