The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.

When young, beware of fighting; when strong, beware of sex; and when old, beware of possession.

What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?

I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

The superior person is in harmony, but does not follow the crowd. The lesser person follows the crowd, but is not in harmony.

Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.