Sacrifice is a state of mind in which our thoughts turn with longing [toward Heaven, the Ancestors], It is the supreme expression of loyalty, love, and respect.

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?

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

You look upon the seasons with expectation and await them: wy not seize the seasonal opportunities and exploit them?

Sacrifice is a state of mind in which our thoughts turn with longing [toward Heaven, the Ancestors], It is the supreme expression of loyalty, love, and respect.

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

Pride and excess bring disaster for man.