When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

To find the Tao, there is nowhere you need to search. If it is not inside you, it is not the Tao.

A disciple having asked for a definition of charity, the Master said LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

Look closely into his aims, observe the means by which he pursues them, discover what brings him content - and can the man's real worth remain hidden from you?

Return good for good; return evil with justice.

A gentleman does not promote a man on account of what he says; nor does he reject sayings, because the speaker is what he is.