No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.

To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman?

We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?

Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth.

The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.” (Analects 4.16)

The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.