Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.

The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.

Now it is human nature to want to eat to ones fill when hungry, to want to warm up when cold, to want to rest when tired. These all are a part of people's emotional nature.

Sacrifice is a state of mind in which our thoughts turn with longing [toward Heaven, the Ancestors], It is the supreme expression of loyalty, love, and respect.

You look upon the seasons with expectation and await them: wy not seize the seasonal opportunities and exploit them?

One must remember equality, yet also be aware of difference, for if the people are allowed to act as it pleases them without coming up against displeasure, if one gives rein to its desires without setting [any] limit, it becomes confused and can no longer take delight in anything.

Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.