The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

To err and not reform, this may indeed be called error.

He who rules by moral force is like the pole star, which remains in place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.

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