Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.

In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and faithfully completes it. This is indeed a gentleman.

Wisdom is rooted in watching with affection the way people grow.

Among the appliances to transform the people, sound and appearances are but trivial influences.

The superior man does not mind being in office; all he minds about is whether he has qualities that entitle him to office. He does not mind failing to get recognition; he is too busy doing the things that entitle him to recognition.