If a man in the morning hear the right way, he may die in the evening without regret.

The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.” (Analects 4.16)

I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?

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

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

The only people who cannot change are the most wise and the most stupid.

Those who do not study are only cattle dressed up in men's clothes.