People at present think that five sons are not too many and each son has five sons also, and before the death of the grandfather there are already 25 descendants. Therefore people are more and wealth Is less; they work hard and receive little.

Claiming certainty without corroborating evidence is stupid.

The way is the beginning of all beings and the measure of right and wrong.

It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.

No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace.

In dealing with those who share his bed, the enlightened ruler may enjoy their beauty but should not listen to their special pleas.

By looking at a person's features, clothing, and speech, even Confucius would not be able to say what sort of a person he is. But by testing him in a position and seeing what he he does, even someone with so-so judgment would be able to know if he is wise or not.