A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.
Thought, unassisted by learning, is dangerous.
The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.” (Analects 4.16)
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. If you are generous, you will gain everything.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.