Tsze-Kung asked, “Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?” The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

Gentlemen cherish worth; the vulgar cherish dirt. Gentlemen trust in justice; the vulgar trust in favor.

Look closely into his aims, observe the means by which he pursues them, discover what brings him content - and can the man's real worth remain hidden from you?

Look for an occupation that you like, and you will not need to labor for a single day in your life.

We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.

The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.