Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things.

The wheel of fortune turns round incessantly, and who can say to himself, I shall today be uppermost.

The superior man, even when he is not moving, has a feeling of reverence, and while he speaks not, he has the feeling of truthfulness.

Being strong does not mean that you never fall down, but that whenever you fall, you get up again.

When young, beware of fighting; when strong, beware of sex; and when old, beware of possession.

Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it.

The Master said, If out of the three hundred songs I had to take one phrase to cover all my teachings, I would say 'Let there be no evil in your thoughts.'