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

Cultivate the root; the leaves and branches will take care of themselves.

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Who expects to be able to go out of a house except by the door? How is it then that no one follows this Way of ours?

If I am building a mountain and stop before the last basketful of earth is placed on the summit, I have failed.

The Superior Man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he ascends to his position, bowing in deference. Descending, he drinks the ritual cup.

The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step.