A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.

If you would govern a state of a thousand chariots (a small-to-middle-size state), you must pay strict attention to business, be true to your word, be economical in expenditure and love the people.

It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.

Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.

There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind.

Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.