A man without a mustache is a man without a soul.

The superior man does not mind being in office; all he minds about is whether he has qualities that entitle him to office. He does not mind failing to get recognition; he is too busy doing the things that entitle him to recognition.

A workman who wants to do his work well must first prepare his tools.

A Nation's character is typified by its dancers.

When superiors are fond of showing their humanity, inferiors try to outstrip one another in their practice of it.

I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would esteem nothing above it.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.