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.

The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities.

As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.

To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure?

A ruthless man extends his ruthlessness from those he does not love to those he loves.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman?