People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.
Behind every smile there's teeth.
Be aroused by poetry; structure yourself with propriety, refine yourself with music.
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.