An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

Wealth and rank are what men desire, but unless they be obtained in the right way they may not be possessed. Poverty and obscurity are what men detest; but unless prosperity be brought about in the right way, they are not to be abandoned.

If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.

Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.

Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.

One who will study for three years. Without thought of reward. Would be hard indeed to find.