I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.
A blemish may be removed from a diamond by careful polishing, but evil words once spoken cannot be effaced.
The superior man, even when he is not moving, has a feeling of reverence, and while he speaks not, he has the feeling of truthfulness.
A ruthless man extends his ruthlessness from those he does not love to those he loves.
If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
Guide the people by law, subdue them by punishment; they may shun crime, but will be void of shame. Guide them by example, subdue them by courtesy; they will learn shame, and come to be good.