Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on the surface.

In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness.

The superior man is quiet and calm, waiting for the appointments of heaven, while the mean man walks in dangerous paths, looking for lucky occurrences.

If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.

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

Bird in hand makes it harder to blow nose.

He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.