Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Sincerity becomes apparent. From being apparent, it becomes manifest. From being manifest, it becomes brilliant. Brilliant, it affects others. Affecting others, they are changed by it. Changed by it, they are transformed. It is only he who is possessed of the most complete sincerity that can exist under heaven, who can transform.

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.

There is only one thing in life which never changes, and it is change.

That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.

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.

Return good for good; return evil with justice.