Gravity is only the bark of wisdom's tree, but it preserves it.

These are the four abuses: desire to succeed in order to make oneself famous; taking credit for the labors of others; refusal to correct one's errors despite advice; refusal to change one's ideas despite warnings.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.

Between friends, frequent reproofs make the friendship distant.

Things that are done, it is needless to speak about...things that are past, it is needless to blame.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.