Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly.

The person who is not strong enough gives up at the halfway point - but you are limiting yourself before even starting.

To prefer it is better than to only know it. To delight in it is better than merely to prefer it.

If a man keeps cherishing his old knowledge so as continually to be acquiring new, he may be a teacher of others.

If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.

The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this.

Future generation is the most important thing.