The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.
Guide the people by law, subdue them by punishment; they may shun crime, but will be void of shame. Guide them by example, subdue them by courtesy; they will learn shame, and come to be good.
The chase of gain is rich in hate
Be aroused by poetry; structure yourself with propriety, refine yourself with music.
Conscience is the inner voice which warns us that someone might be looking. Hear and you forget, see and you remember, do and you understand.