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

Many seek happiness higher than men; others beneath him. But happiness is the same height as man.

Never tire to study. And to teach to others

Shall I tell you what knowledge is? It is to know both what one knows and what one does not know.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

It is when those who are not strong enough have made some moderate amount of progress that they fail and give up.

The gentleman holds justice to be of highest importance. If a gentleman has courage but neglects justice, he becomes insurgent. If an inferior man has courage but neglects justice, he becomes a thief.