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.

All wisdom is rooted in learning to call things by the right name. When things are properly identified, they fall into natural categories and understanding becomes orderly.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

True knowledge is when one knows the limitations of one's knowledge.

Girl who sit on Judge's lap get honorable discharge.

We should not be too familiar with the lower orders or with women.

A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.