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

If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order?

Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teacher's instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order.

Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.

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

Music is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion.

The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.