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?

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me you don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step the man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people.

To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare to remain incorrect?

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.