How abundantly do spiritual beings display the powers that belong to them! We look for them, but do not see them; we listen to, but do not hear them; yet they enter into all things, and there is nothing without them.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Cultivate the root; the leaves and branches will take care of themselves.

For benefits return benefits; for injuries return justice without any admixture of revenge.

The superior man honors his virtuous nature, and maintains constant inquiry and study, seeking to carry it out to its breadth and greatness, so as to omit none of the more exquisite and minute points which it embraces, and to raise it to its greatest height and brilliancy.

When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.

Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3]