Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices.

If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If he is trustworthy in word his fellow men will entrust him with responsibility. If he is quick he will achieve results.

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

Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you.

He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.