To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order; we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.

The superior man governs men, according to their nature, with what is proper to them, and as soon as they change what is wrong, he stops.

The Master said, "To study, and then in a timely fashion to practice what you have learned - is this not satisfying? To have companions arrive from afar - is this not a joy? To remain unrecognized by others and yet remain free of resentment - is this not the mark of the gentleman?"

Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.

In his dealings with the world, the gentleman is not invariably for or against anything. He is on the side of what is moral.

There is one single thread binding my way together...the way of the Master consists in doing one's best...that is all.

Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.