Great as heaven and earth are, men still find some things in them with which to be dissatisfied. Thus it is that, were the superior man to speak of his way in all its greatness, nothing in the world would be found able to embrace it, and were he to speak of it in its minuteness, nothing in the world would be found able to split it.

Gravity is only the bark of wisdom's tree, but it preserves it.

He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them.

Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.

Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But if you are not sincere and untrustworthy in your speech, frivolous and careless in your actions, how will you get along even among your own neighbors? When stand, see these principles in front of you; in your carriage see them on the yoke. Then you may be sure to get along.

The great man is sparing in words but prodigal in deeds.

Humankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.