He who remembers from day to day what he has yet to learn, and from month to month what he has learned already, may be said to have a love of learning.

It is true that we shall not be able to reach perfection, but in our struggle toward it we shall strengthen our characters and give stability to our ideas, so that, whilst ever advancing calmly in the same direction, we shall be rendered capable of applying the faculties with which we have been gifted to the best possible account.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.

Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill one. Care not for being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note.

A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.