First there must be order and harmony within your own mind.

One dedicated worker is worth a thousand slaves.

Learning, undigested by thought, is labor lost.

Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.