In dealing with the dead, if we treat them as if they were entirely dead, that would show a want of affection and should not be done; or, if we treat them as if they were entirely alive, that would show a want of wisdom and should not be done.

I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.

A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.

Humanity is the equity of the heart.

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and faithfully completes it. This is indeed a gentleman.

There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted.