If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.
If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement.
Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state.
If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.
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.