The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute- he simply speaks and does what is right.

Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.

The ways are two: love and want of love. That is all.

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

Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.

Friendship is one mind in two bodies.

To act without clear understanding, to form habits without investigation, to follow a path all one's life without knowing where it really leads; such is the behavior of the multitude.