Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.

The superior man, even when he is not moving, has a feeling of reverence, and while he speaks not, he has the feeling of truthfulness.

The young should be dutiful at home, modest abroad, careful and true, overflowing in kindness for all, but in brotherhood with love. And if they have strength to spare they should spend it on the arts.

The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.

The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere.

A blemish may be removed from a diamond by careful polishing, but evil words once spoken cannot be effaced.

Without that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.