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

Music is the one thing in which there is no use trying to deceive others or make false pretenses.

To be excellent when engaged in administration is to be like the North Star. As it remains in its one position, all the other stars surround it.

Love makes a spot beautiful: who chooses not to dwell in love, has he got wisdom?

The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

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?

Never seek illicit wealth.