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

The ideal teacher guides his students but does not pull them along; he urges them to go forward and does not suppress them; he opens the way but does not take them to the place.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.

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

The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.

Everyone eats and drinks; yet only few appreciate the taste of food.