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

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?

The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man cherishes justice, the lower type of man cherishes the hope of favors to be received.

There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind.

Things being investigated, knowledge became complete. Their knowledge being complete, their thoughts were sincere. Their thoughts being sincere, their hearts were then rectified. Their hearts being rectified, their persons were cultivated. Their persons being cultivated, their families were regulated. Their families being regulated, their States were rightly governed. Their States being rightly governed, the whole kingdom was made tranquil and happy.

The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.

The mirror reflects all objects without being sullied