When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.

If the people are governed by laws and punishment is used to maintain order, they will try to avoid the punishment but have no sense of shame. If they are governed by virtue and rules of propriety are used to maintain order, they will have a sense of shame and will become good as well.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Every journey starts with a single step.

To know that one knows what one knows, and to know that one doesn't know what one doesn't know, there lies true wisdom.

The Superior Man is aware of Righteousness, the inferior man is aware of advantage.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.