Those who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.
Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.
The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart.
Human nature is disposed to do good.