The superior person is in harmony, but does not follow the crowd. The lesser person follows the crowd, but is not in harmony.

First there must be order and harmony within your own mind.

Heaven, in the production of things, is sure to be bountiful to them, according to their qualities. Hence the tree that is flourishing, it nourishes, while that which is ready to fall, it overthrows.

Heaven sends down its good and evil symbols and wise men act accordingly.

Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But if you are not sincere and untrustworthy in your speech, frivolous and careless in your actions, how will you get along even among your own neighbors? When stand, see these principles in front of you; in your carriage see them on the yoke. Then you may be sure to get along.

A heart set on love will do no wrong.

It was by music that the ancient kings gave elegant expression to their joy. By their armies and axes they gave the same to their anger.