The way you cut your meat reflects the way you live.
A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.
Who heeds not the future will find sorrow at hand
Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.
If you don't know how to serve men, why worry about serving the gods?
The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this.