The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.
The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.” (Analects 4.16)
A man of wisdom delights in water.
The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.
A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.
To think twice is quite enough.