Heaven sends down its good and evil symbols and wise men act accordingly.
Knowledge without practice is useless. Practice without knowledge is dangerous.
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a pillow - I have still joy in the midst of all these things.
You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.