Among us, in our part of the country, those who are upright are different from this. The father conceals the misconduct of the son, and the son conceals the misconduct of the father. Uprightness is to be found in this.

I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.

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

Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

When three persons work together, each can be the teacher in some aspects

I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.