He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.
If a man is not good, what has he to do with the rules of propriety? If he is not good, what has he to do with music?
The object of the superior man is truth.
I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.
The cautious seldom err.