If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.

To lead uninstructed people to war is to throw them away.

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.

It is the obligation of the ruler to continually renew himself in order to renew the people by his example.

Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?

One who can move mountains start with the little stones.

There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.