Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.

The gentleman sees what is right while the small man sees what is profitable.

Just as lavishness leads easily to presumption, so does frugality to meanness. But meanness is a far less serious fault than presumption.

The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.

When you serve your mother and father it is okay to try to correct them once in a while. But if you see that they are not going to listen to you, keep your respect for them and don't distance yourself from them. Work without complaining.

The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this.

She who is born with beauty is born with a sorrow for many a man.