He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

If the search for riches were sure to be successful, though I should become a groom with a whip in my hand to get them, I will do so. As the search may not be successful, I will follow after that which I love.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.

By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.