A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.

The people turn in allegiance to Humanity, as surely as water flows downward or as a wild animal takes cover in the wilderness.

All things are already complete in us. There is no greater delight than to be conscious of right within us. If one strives to treat others as he would be treated by them, he shall not fail to come near the perfect life.

The way is near, but men seek it afar. It is in easy things, but men seek for it in difficult things.

The five kinds of grains are considered good plants, but if the grains are not ripe, they are worse than cockles. It is the same with regard to kindness, which must grow into maturity.

The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.

It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families.