The rich fool is like a pig that is choked by its own fat.

The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's minds are led towards the right ideals and aspirations, we may see the appearance of a great nation.

The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.

Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.

It is better to play than do nothing.

You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.

Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.