When you breathe, you inspire, and when you do not breathe, you expire.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

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.

The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path.

Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents.

Not to mend one's ways when one has erred is to err indeed.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.