The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.

The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this. In a position of wealth and honor, he does what is proper to a position of wealth and honor. In a poor and low position, he does what is proper to a poor and low position.

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

Unify your attention. Do not listen with your ears, but with your mind. Do not listen with your mind but with your essence.

The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters.

I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women.