The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's minds are led towards the right ideals and aspirations, we may see the appearance of a great nation.

To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare to remain incorrect?

If I hold up one corner of a square and the student cannot workout the other three for himself, I won't go any further.

There has never been a man mean and at the same time virtuous.

There may be men who act without understanding why. I do not. To listen much, pick out the good and follow it; to see much and ponder it: this comes next to understanding.

All things are already complete in oneself.

To understand yourself is the key to wisdom.