Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas.

A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will pay.

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

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

A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.

The superior man undergoes three changes. Looked at from a distance, he appears stern; when approached, he is mild; when he is heard to speak, his language is firm and decided.

Reviewing the day's lessons. Isn't it joyful? Friends come from far. Isn't it delightful? One has never been angry at other's misunderstanding. Isn't he a respectable man?