The superior man limits his achievements.

A ruthless man extends his ruthlessness from those he does not love to those he loves.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.

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.

Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep.