Thus, that one can find no place to walk through the breadth of the earth is not because the earth is not tranquil but because the danger to every step of the traveler lies generally with words.

Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.

When a man sees something desirable, he must reflect on the fact that with time it could come to involve what is detestable. When he sees something that is beneficial, he should reflect that sooner or later it, too, could come to involve harm.

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

The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.

The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.

If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement.