The man of perfect virtue, wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks also to enlarge others.

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.

The superior man undergoes three changes. Looked at from a distance, he appears stern; when approached, he is mild; when he is heard to speak, his language is firm and decided.

Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.

Character is the backbone of our human culture. Music is the flowering of character.

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?