Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

A man is great not because he hasn't failed; a man is great because failure hasn't stopped him.

Knowing what's correct and not doing it, it's the worst cowardice.

Expect much from yourself and little from others and you will avoid incurring resentments

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a pillow - I have still joy in the midst of all these things.

In a district of ten families, there must be someone as honorable and sincere as I, but none as fond of learning.

Future generation is the most important thing.