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.

Knowledge without practice is useless. Practice without knowledge is dangerous.

There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

Tsze-Kung asked, “Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?” The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.