It is the obligation of the ruler to continually renew himself in order to renew the people by his example.
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.
I'd rather die for speaking out, than to live and be silent.
At 15 I set my heart on learning; At 30 I firmly took my stand; At 40 I had no delusions; At 50 I knew the Mandate of Heaven; At 60 my ear was attuned; At 70 I followed my heart's desire without overstepping the boundaries of right.
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.