A man living without conflicts, as if he never lives at all.

He who is harmony with Nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking.

The Superior Man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he ascends to his position, bowing in deference. Descending, he drinks the ritual cup.

Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.

Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman?