Everyone eats and drinks; yet only few appreciate the taste of food.
A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
Who keeps the old akindle and adds new knowledge is fitted to be a teacher.
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.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.