Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing.

Many seek happiness higher than men; others beneath him. But happiness is the same height as man.

There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.

The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere.

All the darkness in the world can't put out the light of one candle.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

A wise man seeks by music to strengthen his soul: the thoughtless one uses it to stifle his fears.