Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts.

When a nation or family is about to flourish, there are sure to be happy omens; and when it is about to perish, there are sure to be unlucky omens.

If you know, say you know. If you don't know, say you don't know.

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them.

Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.

When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.