The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.

The way of Heaven and Earth may be completely declared in one sentence: They are without any doubleness, and so they produce things in a manner that is unfathomable.

How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people.

To be in one's own heart in kindly sympathy with all things; this is the nature of righteousness

Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to speak prudently, and to behave worthily.

When people are educated, the distinction between classes disappears.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.