Among the appliances to transform the people, sound and appearances are but trivial influences.

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.

Do not treat others as you yourself would not be treated.

Guide them by edicts, keep them in line with punishments, and the common people will stay out of trouble but will have no sense of shame. Guide them by virtue, keep them in line with the rites, and they will, besides having a sense of shame, reform themselves.

He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.

Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.