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

I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.

All things are already complete in us. There is no greater delight than to be conscious of right within us. If one strives to treat others as he would be treated by them, he shall not fail to come near the perfect life.

Human nature is disposed to do good.

The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.

The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.

When the men of antiquity realized their wishes, benefits were conferred by them on the people. If they did not realize their wishes, they cultivated their personal character, and became illustrious in the world. If poor, they attended to their own virtue in solitude; if advanced to dignity, they made the whole empire virtuous as well.