The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.

You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?

The young should be dutiful at home, modest abroad, careful and true, overflowing in kindness for all, but in brotherhood with love. And if they have strength to spare they should spend it on the arts.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

A superior man may be made to go to the well, but he cannot be made to go down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled.

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.