Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

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

The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere.

The man of upright life is obeyed before he speaks.

I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.

The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.