What Heaven has conferred is called The Nature; an accordance with this nature is called The Path of duty; the regulation of this path is called Instruction. The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path.

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.

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

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression; the heart of a wise man should resemble a mirror, which reflects every object without being sullied by any

Do unto others as you wish others do unto you.

Without that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.