Study as though you cannot catch up to it, and as though you fear you are going to lose it.

Let mourning stop when one's grief is fully expressed.

It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.

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

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

The wise are free from perplexities; the virtuous from anxiety; and the bold from fear.

A superior man may be made to go to the well, but he cannot be made to go down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled.