The wise man delights in water, the Good man delights in mountains. For the wise move; but the Good stay still. The wise are happy; but the good secure.

He who sling mud, lose ground.

A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.

Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.

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

Not knowing life, how can we know death? Why talk of spirits when you do not understand men?

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.