A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

It's only in winter that the pine and cypress are known to be evergreens.

I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity.

First there must be order and harmony within your own mind. Then this order will spread to your family, then to the community, and finally to your entire kingdom. Only then can you have peace and harmony.

Ah, music, sacred tongue of God! I hear thee calling and I come.

He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.