Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters.

The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous.

When there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.

When a man is guided by the principles of reciprocity and consciousness, he is not far from the moral law. Whatever you don't wish for yourself don't do unto others.

The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere.

True wisdom is knowing what you don't know