Study the past, if you would divine the future.

A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything or against anything. He follows righteousness as the standard.

Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.

Do not wish for quick results, nor look for small advantages. If you seek quick results, you will not reach the ultimate goal. If you are led astray by small advantages, you will never accomplish great things.

Respect the gods and the devils but keep them at a distance

Do unto others as you wish others do unto you.

If I do not participate in the sacrifice, it is as if I did not sacrifice at all.