If I cannot get men who steer a middle course to associate with, I would far rather have the impetuous and hasty. For the impetuous at any rate assert themselves.

To know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.

Return good for good; return evil with justice.

When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary.

Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.

A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.

An inconvenience is an unrecognized opportunity.