By gaining the people, the kingdom is gained; by losing the people, the kingdom is lost.

The wise man delights in water, the Good man delights in mountains. For the wise move; but the Good stay still. The wise are happy; but the good secure.

Love thy neighbor as thyself: Do not do to others what thou wouldst not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to him, give him assistance, invoke God in his behalf.

A superior man may be made to go to the well, but he cannot be made to go down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled.

A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others.

Transport a handful of earth everyday and you will make a mountain.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.