If you wish to see the thousand years, look at today; if you wish to understand the millionfold, then look at the one or the two.

If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order?

The nature of man is evil; what is good in him is artificial.

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.

Man's nature is evil; goodness is the result of conscious activity.

Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.