Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.
Man shoot at nothing, sure to hit it.
I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?
In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.
Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous.
You turn the handle the way it goes, not the way it ought to go