Know what you know and know that you don't know what you don't know — that is the characteristic of one who knows.

A gentleman considers what is right; the vulgar consider what will pay.

A disciple having asked for a definition of charity, the Master said LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

All things are already complete in oneself.

The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

To be fond of learning is to draw close to wisdom. To practice with vigor is to draw close to benevolence. To know the sense of shame is to draw close to courage. He who knows these three things knows how to cultivate his own character. Knowing how to cultivate his own character, he knows how to govern other men. Knowing how to govern other men, he knows how to govern the world, its states, and its families.