People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it

He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.

If the search for riches were sure to be successful, though I should become a groom with a whip in my hand to get them, I will do so. As the search may not be successful, I will follow after that which I love.

If doing what ought to be done be made the first business and success a secondary consideration--is not this the way to exalt virtue?

Don't use cannon to kill musquito.

Confucius say... politician is one who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after.