Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.

There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them; the lowest is being able simply to support them.

When you serve your mother and father it is okay to try to correct them once in a while. But if you see that they are not going to listen to you, keep your respect for them and don't distance yourself from them. Work without complaining.

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.

The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.

It doesn't make a difference how gradually you go so long as you don't stop.