To prefer it is better than to only know it. To delight in it is better than merely to prefer it.

Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. To see it a person only needs to imagine how it could be worse.

The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The chase of gain is rich in hate

The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this.

As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.