Let a ruler base his government upon virtuous principles, and he will be like the pole-star, which remains steadfast in its place, while all the host of stars turn towards it

Great as heaven and earth are, men still find some things in them with which to be dissatisfied. Thus it is that, were the superior man to speak of his way in all its greatness, nothing in the world would be found able to embrace it, and were he to speak of it in its minuteness, nothing in the world would be found able to split it.

When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.

The general of a large army may be defeated, but you cannot defeat the determined mind of a peasant.

A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.

Look closely into his aims, observe the means by which he pursues them, discover what brings him content - and can the man's real worth remain hidden from you?

Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep.