Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

They are done merely for ornament. ... the common people regard them as supernatural.

If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.

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.

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.

Since the nature of people is bad, to become corrected they must be taught by teachers and to be orderly they must acquire ritual and moral principles.