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.

There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.

He who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.

To lay hold of the mean without taking into account the occasion is like grasping one thing only.

When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.

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

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