To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare to remain incorrect?

To throw oneself into strange teachings is quite dangerous.

Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

To rein a kingdom efficiently it is necessary, before all, to put into good order the family. It's impossible for a man who doesn't know how to lead his own family to know how to lead a country.

Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right.

A ruthless man extends his ruthlessness from those he does not love to those he loves.

Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.