A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.

In his dealings with the world, the gentleman is not invariably for or against anything. He is on the side of what is moral.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents.

To err and not reform, this may indeed be called error.

The requisites of government are that there be sufficiency of food, sufficiency of military equipment, and the confidence of the people in their ruler.