If I were travelling with two partners, one virtuous and one dishonest, both would be useful as teachers. I would perceive what's good of the first one and I would imitate him whereas I would try to correct in me the defects I may see in the second one.

Don't use cannon to kill musquito.

What the great learning teaches, is to illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar.

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.