Love should start from people close to us, then be extended to other people, to strangers, and eventually to the world

The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.

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

We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?

Respect the gods and the devils but keep them at a distance

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything or against anything. He follows righteousness as the standard.