Never has there been one possessed of complete sincerity who did not move others. Never has there been one who had not sincerity who was able to move others.

If you love men and they are unfriendly, look into your love; if you rule men and they are unruly, look into your wisdom; if you are courteous to them and they do not respond, look into your courtesy. If what you do is vain, always seek within.

He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.

A small country cannot contend with a great; the few cannot contend with the many; the weak cannot contend with the strong

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.

I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.

The feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom.