Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed.

In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness.

Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on the surface.

The vices come as passengers, visit us as guest and stay as masters.

The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.