Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.

One who has accumulated virtue will certainly also possess eloquence; but he who has eloquence doe not necessarily possess virtue.

Just as lavishness leads easily to presumption, so does frugality to meanness. But meanness is a far less serious fault than presumption.

To be truly happy and contented, you must let go of what it means to be happy or content.

Not too isolated, not too many relationships, the middle, that's wisdom.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

When frying small fish, disturb them little.