Don't make to others what you don't want them to make to you.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

He who kisses girl on hillside is not level

Be faithful and true of word; let thy walk be plain and lowly: thou wilt get on, though in savage land. If thy words be not faithful and true, thy walk plain and lowly, wilt thou get on, though in thine own home? Standing, see these words ranged before thee; driving, see them written upon the yoke. Then thou wilt get on.

Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.

Chi Wen Tzu always thought three times before taking action. Twice would have been quite enough.

The man who is master of himself drinks gravely and wisely.