The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.

Teachers open the door ... you enter by yourself.

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

Faithfulness and sincerity first of all.

The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.

Lead the people with administrative injunctions and put them in their place with penal law, and they will avoid punishments but will be without a sense of shame. Lead them with excellence and put them in their place through roles and ritual practices, and in addition to developing a sense of shame, they will order themselves harmoniously

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