The Master said, A gentleman, in his plans, thinks of the Way; he does not think how he is going to make a living. Even farming sometimes entails 5 times of shortage; and even learning may incidentally lead to high pay. But a gentleman's anxieties concern the progress of the Way; he has no anxiety concerning poverty.

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.

Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.

Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.

Music is the one thing in which there is no use trying to deceive others or make false pretenses.

Do not treat others as you yourself would not be treated.

Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.