Who keeps the old akindle and adds new knowledge is fitted to be a teacher.

I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.

In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere.

Between friends, frequent reproofs make the friendship distant.

Transport a handful of earth everyday and you will make a mountain.

We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important.