If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.

The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.

Thus, anybody who follows this nature and gives way its states will be led into quarrels and conflicts, and go against the conventions and rules of society, and will end up a criminal.

When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state.

I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study.

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.

A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned.