Time flows away like the water in the river.

Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

To be excellent when engaged in administration is to be like the North Star. As it remains in its one position, all the other stars surround it.

When the wind blows,the grass bends.

The wise man admires water, the kind man admires mountains. The wise man moves, the kind man rests. The wise man is happy, the kind man is firm.

The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere.

Do unto others what you want done unto you.