As in the case of making a mound, if, before the very last basketful, I stop, then I shall have stopped. As in the case of leveling the ground, if, though tipping only one basketful, I am going forward, then I shall be making progress.

In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself.

Among the appliances to transform the people, sound and appearances are but trivial influences.

The superior man, even when he is not moving, has a feeling of reverence, and while he speaks not, he has the feeling of truthfulness.

When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.

I followed my heart without breaking any rules.

Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity.