Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established

In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.

A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.

The Master said, At fifteen I set my heart upon learning. At thirty, I had planted my feet firm upon the ground. At forty, I no longer suffered from perplexities. At fifty, I knew what were the biddings of Heaven. At sixty, I heard them with docile ear. At seventy, I could follow the dictates of my own heart; for what I desired no longer overstepped the boundaries of righ.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.