It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.

If a man in the morning hear the right way, he may die in the evening without regret.

The superior man, extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right.

Excess and deficiency are equally at fault.

If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If he is trustworthy in word his fellow men will entrust him with responsibility. If he is quick he will achieve results.

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.