I have never seen one who really loves goodness or one who really hates wickedness. One who really loves goodness will not place anything above it. One who really hates wickedness will practice goodness in such a way that wickedness will have no chance to get at him. Is there anyone who has devoted his whole strength to doing good for even as long as a single day? I have not seen anyone give up such an attempt because he had not the strength to go on. Perhaps there is such a case, but I have never seen it.

Knowledge without practice is useless. Practice without knowledge is dangerous.

Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.

Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3]

The main object of conciliation lies in reaching a solution to a case based upon morals and with a warm heart.

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

Every man knows the smell of his own fart.