Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.

What the great learning teaches, is to illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence.

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?

Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.

To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.

Sincerity is that whereby self-completion is effected, and its way is that by which man must direct himself.

We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important.