A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may attain to his excellence. When you meet an unworthy one, then look within and examine yourself.

She who is born with beauty is born with a sorrow for many a man.

If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?

The main object of conciliation lies in reaching a solution to a case based upon morals and with a warm heart.

Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.