First there must be order and harmony within your own mind. Then this order will spread to your family, then to the community, and finally to your entire kingdom. Only then can you have peace and harmony.

If you don't know how to live, why wonder about death?

Music is the one thing in which there is no use trying to deceive others or make false pretenses.

Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed.

Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.

In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.