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

Only those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.

People are eager to comment on something when they themselves are not in the situation of doing it.

It is true that water will flow indifferently to east and west, but will it flow equally well up and down? Human nature is disposed toward goodness, just as water tends to flow downwards. There is no water but flows downwards, and no man but shows his tendency to be good. Now, by striking water hard, you may splash it higher than your forehead, and by damming it, you may make it go uphill. But, is that the nature of water? It is external force that causes it to do so. Likewise, if a man is made to do what is not good, his nature is being similarly forced.

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

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.

So I like life and I like righteousness; if I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go and choose righteousness.