I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.

Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth.

Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.

The wise man admires water, the kind man admires mountains. The wise man moves, the kind man rests. The wise man is happy, the kind man is firm.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.

What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?