The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.” (Analects 4.16)

The wise man delights in water, the Good man delights in mountains. For the wise move; but the Good stay still. The wise are happy; but the good secure.

When nature exceeds culture, we have the rustic. When culture exceeds nature, we have the pedant.

He is the truly courageous man who never desponds.

There is nothing impossible in all the world except that the heart of man is wanting in resolution.

First there must be order and harmony within your own mind. Then this order will spread to your family, then to the community, and finally to your entire kingdom. Only then can you have peace and harmony.

Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.