First and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending your ways.

The Master said, “A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashamed merely of shabby clothing or modest meals is not even worth conversing with.” (Analects 4.9)

No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.

He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

The wise are free from perplexities; the virtuous from anxiety; and the bold from fear.

Only after Winter comes do we know that the pine and the cypress are the last to fade.