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.

Don't worry about being acknowledged by others; worry about failing to acknowledge them.

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

If I do not participate in the sacrifice, it is as if I did not sacrifice at all.

Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed.

Reviewing the day's lessons. Isn't it joyful? Friends come from far. Isn't it delightful? One has never been angry at other's misunderstanding. Isn't he a respectable man?

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.