In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.

The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.

To find the Tao, there is nowhere you need to search. If it is not inside you, it is not the Tao.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.

Sincerity becomes apparent. From being apparent, it becomes manifest. From being manifest, it becomes brilliant. Brilliant, it affects others. Affecting others, they are changed by it. Changed by it, they are transformed. It is only he who is possessed of the most complete sincerity that can exist under heaven, who can transform.

Past scholars studied to improve themselves; Today's scholars study to impress others.