To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.

If you would govern a state of a thousand chariots (a small-to-middle-size state), you must pay strict attention to business, be true to your word, be economical in expenditure and love the people.

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.

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

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

If you yourself desire establishment, then help others to get establishment; if you yourself want success, then help others to attain success.

How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people.