A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

It is only the very wisest and the very stupidest who never change.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

A good man regards the root; he fixes the root, and ail else flows out of it. The root is filial piety; the fruit brotherly love.

To prefer it is better than to only know it. To delight in it is better than merely to prefer it.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.