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

A workman who wants to do his work well must first prepare his tools.

Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.

The gentleman prefers to be slow in word but diligent in action.

When I am with others, they are my teachers. I can select their good points and follow them, and select their bad points and avoid them.

A good man does not make a warrior, just as good steel does not go for nails.

Never seek illicit wealth.