The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived.

The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.

There are three things which the superior man guards against. In youth ... lust. When he is strong ... quarrelsomeness. When he is old ... covetousness.

The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

All people are the same; only their habits differ.