The drum is surely the lord of music, is it not?

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

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

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.

I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place.

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.

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