Sincerity becomes apparent. From being apparent, it becomes manifest. From being manifest, it becomes brilliant. Brilliant, it affects others. Affecting others, they are changed by it. Changed by it, they are transformed. It is only he who is possessed of the most complete sincerity that can exist under heaven, who can transform.

Faithfulness and sincerity first of all.

The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

To know that one knows what one knows, and to know that one doesn't know what one doesn't know, there lies true wisdom.

Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.