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.

Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.

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

Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.

The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.

Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same.

Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.