There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind.

The object of the superior man is truth.

Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.

If you don't know how to serve men, why worry about serving the gods?

Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.

If you yourself desire establishment, then help others to get establishment; if you yourself want success, then help others to attain success.

A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.