Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.

If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.

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

Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they follow these inclinations, they will struggle and snatch from each other, and inclinations to defer or yield will die.

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

The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him.

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.