The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this.

Wisdom is rooted in watching with affection the way people grow.

A hammer shatters glass but it also forges steel.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

In vain I have looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself.

How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people.

The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.