What is God-given is called nature; to follow nature is called Tao (the Way); to cultivate the way is called culture. Before joy, anger, sadness and happiness are expressed, they are called the inner self; when they are expressed to the proper degree, they are called harmony. The inner self is the correct foundation of the world, and the harmony is the illustrious Way. When a man has achieved the inner self and harmony, the heaven and earth are orderly and the myriad of things are nourished and grow thereby.

You will never know how sharp a sword is unless it's drawn from its sheath

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

Who contains himself goes seldom wrong.

The Master said, "A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present."

One who can move mountains start with the little stones.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.