The Way is not for, but from, man; if we take the Way as something superhuman, beyond man, this is not the real Way.

I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.

Those who do not study are only cattle dressed up in men's clothes.

Music is the one thing in which there is no use trying to deceive others or make false pretenses.

See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you.

Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.