When we have intelligence resulting from sincerity, this condition is to be ascribed to nature; when we have sincerity resulting from intelligence, this condition is to be ascribed to instruction. But given the sincerity, and there shall be the intelligence; given the intelligence, and there shall be the sincerity.

He who is harmony with Nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking.

Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices.

Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws.

Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep.

See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

The people may be made to follow a path of action but they may not be made to understand it.