A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.

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.

There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.

The vices come as passengers, visit us as guest and stay as masters.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

One dedicated worker is worth a thousand slaves.