Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

Only one who bursts with enthusiasm do I instruct; Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten. If I hold up one corner and you do not come back to me with the other three, I do not continue the lesson.

There are three things against which the wise man guards: lust when young, quarrels when strong, and covetousness when old.

The Way is not for, but from, man; if we take the Way as something superhuman, beyond man, this is not the real Way.

The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man cherishes justice, the lower type of man cherishes the hope of favors to be received.

The chase of gain is rich in hate