When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.

Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly.

Chi Wen Tzu always thought three times before taking action. Twice would have been quite enough.

If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.

A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and faithfully completes it. This is indeed a gentleman.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.