Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.

There is one single thread binding my way together...the way of the Master consists in doing one's best...that is all.

When frying small fish, disturb them little.

The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.

Only one who bursts with enthusiasm do I instruct; Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten. If I hold up one corner and you do not come back to me with the other three, I do not continue the lesson.

There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.

Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep.