The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.
A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.
When admins have faults, they do not fear to ignore them
I do not enlighten those who are not eager to learn, nor arouse those who are not anxious to give an explanation themselves. If I have presented one corner of the square and they cannot come back to me with the other three, I should not go over the points again.