If a man remembers what is right at the sign of profit, is ready to lay down his life in the face of danger, and does not forget sentiments he has repeated all his life when he has been in straitened circumstances for a long time, he may be said to be a complete man.

When frying small fish, disturb them little.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

To learn without thinking is labour in vain, to think without learning is desolation.

Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas.

If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.

The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this.