Knowing what's correct and not doing it, it's the worst cowardice.

A good man is not mine to see. Could I see a man possessed of constancy, that would satisfy me.

The superior man is universally minded and no partisan. The inferior man is a partisan and not universal.

Only one who bursts with enthusiasm do I instruct; Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten. If I hold up one corner and you do not come back to me with the other three, I do not continue the lesson.

The archer who misses his mark does not blame the target. He stops, corrects himself and shoots again.

There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.