If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If he is trustworthy in word his fellow men will entrust him with responsibility. If he is quick he will achieve results.

The master said, 'Quietly to store up knowledge in my mind, to learn without flagging, to teach without growing weary, these present me with no difficulties.'

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

If proper in their own conduct, what difficulty would they have in governing? But if not able to be proper in their own conduct, how can they demand such conduct from others?

Those who make virtue their profession are the ruin of virtue.