A man without persistence will never make a good shaman or a good physician.

Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to speak prudently, and to behave worthily.

Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.

I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity.

If I hold up one corner of a square and the student cannot workout the other three for himself, I won't go any further.

Reviewing the day's lessons. Isn't it joyful? Friends come from far. Isn't it delightful? One has never been angry at other's misunderstanding. Isn't he a respectable man?

The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.