They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.

The way of Heaven and Earth may be completely declared in one sentence: They are without any doubleness, and so they produce things in a manner that is unfathomable.

He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Respect the gods and the devils but keep them at a distance

If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.