If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

The master said, 'Quietly to store up knowledge in my mind, to learn without flagging, to teach without growing weary, these present me with no difficulties.'

I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.