What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.

The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this.

The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this. In a position of wealth and honor, he does what is proper to a position of wealth and honor. In a poor and low position, he does what is proper to a poor and low position.

When you breathe, you inspire, and when you do not breathe, you expire.

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

There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.