Great talents ripen late; the highest notes are hard to hear.

The wise trusts not only to his physical eyes - thus he can see clearly.

He does not seek power - yet people follow him.

There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.

He who walks on tip-toe does not walk on solid ground.

Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.

If you want to know me, look inside your heart.