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.

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

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

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

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

They are done merely for ornament. ... the common people regard them as supernatural.