When people are educated, the distinction between classes disappears.

The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters.

Friendship with the upright, with the truthful and with the well informed is beneficial. Friendship with those who flatter, with those who are meek and who compromise with principles, and with those who talk cleverly is harmful.

Guide the people by law, subdue them by punishment; they may shun crime, but will be void of shame. Guide them by example, subdue them by courtesy; they will learn shame, and come to be good.

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! Virtue is at hand.

To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure?