Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
The way is One and only One. The way is close at hand, but men seek it afar.
The people turn in allegiance to Humanity, as surely as water flows downward or as a wild animal takes cover in the wilderness.
A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families.
He who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.