The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse. . . . The nobler sort of man pays special attention to nine points. He is anxious to see clearly, to hear distinctly, to be kindly in his looks, respectful in his demeanor, conscientious in his speech, earnest in his affairs. When in doubt, he is careful to inquire; when in anger, he thinks of the consequences; when offered an opportunity for gain, he thinks only of his duty.

When a man's knowledge is sufficient to attain, and his virtue is not sufficient to enable him to hold, whatever he may have gained, he will lose again.

From a grain of sand in the Pearl comes.

Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.

The more people know, the more they forgive.

What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?

Know what you know and know that you don't know what you don't know — that is the characteristic of one who knows.