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

Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.

The regular path of virtue is to be pursued without any bend, and from no view to emolument.

Human nature is disposed to do good.

Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence

A great man is one who has not lost the child's heart.