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

When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.

The superior man honors his virtuous nature, and maintains constant inquiry and study, seeking to carry it out to its breadth and greatness, so as to omit none of the more exquisite and minute points which it embraces, and to raise it to its greatest height and brilliancy.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.

Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.

If a man has no humaneness what can his propriety be like? If a man has no humaneness what can his happiness be like?