To be excellent when engaged in administration is to be like the North Star. As it remains in its one position, all the other stars surround it.

The Master said, "To study, and then in a timely fashion to practice what you have learned - is this not satisfying? To have companions arrive from afar - is this not a joy? To remain unrecognized by others and yet remain free of resentment - is this not the mark of the gentleman?"

The strongest memory is not as strong as the weakest ink.

A good man does not make a warrior, just as good steel does not go for nails.

We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?

Knowing something is not as good as liking it. Liking something is not as good as rejoicing in it.

If an urn lacks the characteristics of an urn, how can we call it an urn?