Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.

Study as if you have not reached your goal - hold it as if you were afraid of losing what you have.

The gentleman has nine cares. In seeing he is careful to see clearly; in hearing he is careful to hear distinctly; in his looks he is careful to be kind, in his manner to be respectful, in his words to be sincere, in his work to be diligent. When in doubt he is careful to ask for information; when angry he has a care for the consequences; and when he sees a chance for gain, he thinks carefully whether the pursuits of it would be right.

Every journey starts with a single step.

In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays men study in order to impress other people.

How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people.

The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.