If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler. Of these 3, Military Equipment is the least important, Food being the 2nd important, and Confidence of the people being the MOST important. All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age. Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

The rich fool is like a pig that is choked by its own fat.

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

The man of humanity delights in mountains