I am dragged along by a strange new force. Desire and reason are pulling in different directions. I see the right way and approve it, but follow the wrong.

When a rose dies, a thorn is left behind.

Art lies in concealing art.

These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

A ruler should be slow to punish and swift to reward.

Time spent in the cultivation of the fields passes very pleasantly.

Let love give way to business; give attention to business and you will be safe.