Those who break down the dikes will themselves be drowned in the inundation.

A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.

Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Those whose courses are different cannot lay plans for one another.

Knowing something is not as good as liking it. Liking something is not as good as rejoicing in it.

If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.