There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them; the lowest is being able simply to support them.

Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right.

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.

If a superior man abandon virtue, how can he fulfil the requirements of that name?

Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things.

With a heavy load and a long journey

When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war.