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

Rotten wood cannot be carved.

It is the law of nature that woman should be held under the dominance of man.

To prefer it is better than to only know it. To delight in it is better than merely to prefer it.

Look for an occupation that you like, and you will not need to labor for a single day in your life.

Listen much, keep silent when in doubt, and always take heed of the tongue; thou wilt make few mistakes. See much, beware of pitfalls, and always give heed to thy walk; thou wilt have little to rue. If thy words are seldom wrong, thy deeds leave little to rue, pay will follow.

The Master said, “A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashamed merely of shabby clothing or modest meals is not even worth conversing with.” (Analects 4.9)