Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

A heart set on love will do no wrong.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

Coarse rice to eat, water to drink, my bended arm for a pillow - therein is happiness. Wealth and rank attained through immoral means are nothing but drifting clouds.

Words are the voice of the heart.

If you don't know how to serve men, why worry about serving the gods?