The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.

See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

There is no body but eats and drinks. But they are few who can distinguish flavors.

If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.

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

The superior man honors his virtuous nature, and maintains constant inquiry and study, seeking to carry it out to its breadth and greatness, so as to omit none of the more exquisite and minute points which it embraces, and to raise it to its greatest height and brilliancy.

Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile.