In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere.

The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose.

The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not.. Are both correct

The noble-minded are calm and steady. Little people are forever fussing and fretting.

Let mourning stop when one's grief is fully expressed.

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.

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.