Excess weakens the spirits.

The administration of government lies in getting proper men. Such men are to be got by means of the ruler's own character. That character is to be cultivated by his treading in the ways of duty. And the treading those ways of duty is to be cultivated by the cherishing of benevolence.

In dealing with the dead, if we treat them as if they were entirely dead, that would show a want of affection and should not be done; or, if we treat them as if they were entirely alive, that would show a want of wisdom and should not be done.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

The wise are free from perplexities; the virtuous from anxiety; and the bold from fear.