The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

He who crosses the ocean twice without washing is a dirty double crosser.

Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places? If one remains not annoyed when he is not understood by people around him, isn't he a sage?

An angry person is always full of poison.

We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves

The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability