If language is not rectified, words do not correspond to meaning, and if words do not correspond to meaning, our deeds cannot be accomplished.

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?

In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere.

If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.

The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.

Do not treat others as you yourself would not be treated.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.