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

The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.

Those who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.

A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.

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.

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.

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