The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

Those who are firm, enduring, simple and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue.

You will never know how sharp a sword is unless it's drawn from its sheath

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.

If one learns from others, but does not think, one will be bewildered. If, on the other hand, one thinks but does not learn from others, one will be in peril.

Woman is the masterpiece.

Without that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.