Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them.

To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.

Watch their actions, observe their motives, examine wherein they dwell content; won't you know what kind of person they are?

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.

The people may be made to follow a path of action but they may not be made to understand it.