The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.
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.
When people are educated, the distinction between classes disappears.
The demands that good people make are upon themselves; Those that bad people make are upon others.
Friendship with the upright, with the truthful and with the well informed is beneficial. Friendship with those who flatter, with those who are meek and who compromise with principles, and with those who talk cleverly is harmful.