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

With a heavy load and a long journey

The Master said, If out of the three hundred songs I had to take one phrase to cover all my teachings, I would say 'Let there be no evil in your thoughts.'

The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.

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

When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.