If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.

Thus, that one can find no place to walk through the breadth of the earth is not because the earth is not tranquil but because the danger to every step of the traveler lies generally with words.

Men of all social stations live together: they are equal in their desires, yet vary in their methods; they are equal in their passions, yet different in their intelligence; that is their nature-given vitality.

Quarreling over food and drink, having neither scruples nor shame, not knowing right from wrong, not trying to avoid death or injury, not fearful of greater strength or of greater numbers, greedily aware only of food and drink - such is the bravery of the dog and boar.

The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.

Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.

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