Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves

The man of noble mind seeks to achieve the good in others and not their evil. The little-minded man is the reverse of this.

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? If he reach the age of forty or fifty, and has not made himself heard of, then indeed he will not be worth being regarded with respect.

To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman?

To be truly happy and contented, you must let go of what it means to be happy or content.

Faithfulness and sincerity first of all.