Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.

The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this.

The superior man is anxious lest he should not get the truth; he is not anxious lest poverty should come upon him.

To lead uninstructed people to war is to throw them away.

The Master said, "A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present."

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

He who chases two rabbits, catches none.