By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.

Gentlemen cherish worth; the vulgar cherish dirt. Gentlemen trust in justice; the vulgar trust in favor.

Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.

Among the appliances to transform the people, sound and appearances are but trivial influences.

Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving

To rein a kingdom efficiently it is necessary, before all, to put into good order the family. It's impossible for a man who doesn't know how to lead his own family to know how to lead a country.

I was complaining that I had no shoes till I met a man who had no feet.