To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.

The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.

What you know, you know, what you don't know, you don't know. This is true wisdom.

No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

He who needs only coarse food, water and drink, and as pillow his folded arms will find happiness without further search.

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression; the heart of a wise man should resemble a mirror, which reflects every object without being sullied by any