Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.

It is the law of nature that woman should be held under the dominance of man.

roads were made for journeys not destinations

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

The young should be dutiful at home, modest abroad, careful and true, overflowing in kindness for all, but in brotherhood with love. And if they have strength to spare they should spend it on the arts.

Study as though you cannot catch up to it, and as though you fear you are going to lose it.

To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.