The great man is sparing in words but prodigal in deeds.

To think twice is quite enough.

Women and people of low birth are very hard to deal with. If you are friendly to them, they get out of hand, and if you keep your distance, they resent it.

Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

The injury of prodigality leads to this, that he who will not economize will have to agonize.

By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.