The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.

If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?

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

he who will not economize will agonize

Clever talk can confound the workings of virtue, just as small impatiences can confound great projects.

There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.