I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.

An angry person is always full of poison.

If I understand Change, I shall make no great mistake in Life

The virtuous man is driven by responsibility, the non-virtuous man is driven by profit.

Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held. Don't worry about not being in office, worry about qualifying yourself for office. Don't worry that no one knows you, but seek to be worthy of being known.

Music is the one thing in which there is no use trying to deceive others or make false pretenses.

A man of wisdom delights in water.