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.

I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.

Rotten wood cannot be carved.

He who sling mud, lose ground.

At seventy, I could follow the dictates of my own heart; for what I desired no longer overstepped the boundaries of right.

There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them; the lowest is being able simply to support them.