What the great learning teaches, is to illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence.

The end of the day is near when small men make long shadows.

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.