Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.

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.

Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous.

Let a man be stimulated by poetry, established by the rules of propriety, and perfected by music.

He who is harmony with Nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking.

Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

He who chases two rabbits, catches none.