There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.

Justice is like the north star, which is fixed, and all the rest revolve about it.

What the wise seek is in themselves

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

It is when those who are not strong enough have made some moderate amount of progress that they fail and give up.

Rather than caring about whether or not you are known, strive to be worth knowing.

The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability