When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.

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.

Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

The Master said, I set my heart on the Way, base myself on virtue, lean upon benevolence for support and take my recreation in the arts.

Study as though you cannot catch up to it, and as though you fear you are going to lose it.

Only after Winter comes do we know that the pine and the cypress are the last to fade.