If you would govern a state of a thousand chariots (a small-to-middle-size state), you must pay strict attention to business, be true to your word, be economical in expenditure and love the people.

Clever talk and domineering manner have little to with being a Man at His Best.

The highest kind of man is the one who does before talking and practices what he professes.

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

The superior man... does not set his mind either for or against anything, he will pursue whatever is right. The superior man thinks of virtue, the common man of comfort.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving