He (the Sage) does not show off, therefore he shines.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.

Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

If I have even just a little sense, I will walk on the main road and my only fear will be of straying from it. Keeping to the main road is easy, But people love to be sidetracked.

The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.

If you tell me, I will listen. If you show me, I will see. If you let me experience, I will learn!