Therefore only through education does one come to be dissatisfied with his own knowledge, and only through teaching others does one come to realize the uncomfortable inadequacy of his knowledge. Being dissatisfied with his own knowledge, one then realizes that the trouble lies with himself, and realizing the uncomfortable inadequacy of his knowledger.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

The superior person is in harmony, but does not follow the crowd. The lesser person follows the crowd, but is not in harmony.

The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.

To think twice is quite enough.