In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

Tsze-Kung asked, “Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?” The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.

It cannot be when the root is neglected that what springs from it will be well ordered.

The Path is not far from man. When men try to pursue a course, which is far from the common indications of consciousness, this course cannot be considered The Path.

Humanity is the equity of the heart.

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