We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living
Heaven begat Virtue in me; what can man do unto me?
The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous.
If you would govern a state of a thousand chariots (a small-to-middle-size state), you must pay strict attention to business, be true to your word, be economical in expenditure and love the people.
A good man will certainly also possess courage; but a brave man is not necessarily good.
By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.