I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity.
Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.
A man exercising no forethought will soon experience present sorrow.
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.