Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But if you are not sincere and untrustworthy in your speech, frivolous and careless in your actions, how will you get along even among your own neighbors? When stand, see these principles in front of you; in your carriage see them on the yoke. Then you may be sure to get along.

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

Excess and deficiency are equally at fault.

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

A true gentleman makes demands upon himself but not upon others.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

Rather than caring about whether or not you are known, strive to be worth knowing.