When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.

The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.

The gentleman calls attention to the good points in others; he does not call attention to their defects. The small man does just the reverse of this.

Friendship with the upright, with the truthful and with the well informed is beneficial. Friendship with those who flatter, with those who are meek and who compromise with principles, and with those who talk cleverly is harmful.

When things are investigated, then true knowledge is achieved; when true knowledge is achieved, then the will becomes sincere; when the will is sincere, then the heart is set right ; when the heart is set right, then the personal life is cultivated; when the personal life is cultivated, then the family life is regulated; when the family life is regulated, then the national life is orderly; and when the national life is orderly, then there is peace in this world.

At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.