Things being investigated, knowledge became complete. Their knowledge being complete, their thoughts were sincere. Their thoughts being sincere, their hearts were then rectified. Their hearts being rectified, their persons were cultivated. Their persons being cultivated, their families were regulated. Their families being regulated, their States were rightly governed. Their States being rightly governed, the whole kingdom was made tranquil and happy.

There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life -reciprocity.

If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be 'thoughtfulness.

Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.

Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others.

There are three unfilial acts: the greatest of these is the failure to produce sons.

The inner nature of man is the province of Music.