To learn and from time to time to apply what one has learned - isn't that a pleasure?

The one who was born a genius can't win against the one who tries, and the one who tries can't win against the one who enjoys.

Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on the surface.

An inch of time on the sundial is worth more than a foot of jade.

The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's minds are led towards the right ideals and aspirations, we may see the appearance of a great nation.

The silent treasuring up of knowledge; learning without satiety; and instructing others without being wearied: which one of these things belongs to me?

Ah, music, sacred tongue of God! I hear thee calling and I come.