In the eyes of mercy, no one should have hateful thoughts. Feel pity for the man who is even more at fault. The area and size of mercy is limitless.

By being impatient, matters are damaged and great works cannot be done

To give a person an opinion one must first judge well whether that person is of the disposition to receive it or not.

Having only wisdom and talent is the lowest tier of usefulness.

The basic meaning of etiquette is to be quick at both the beginning and end and tranquil in the middle.

When one is writing a letter, he should think that the recipient will make it into a hanging scroll.

To desire with one’s very soul every second of every day to accomplish one’s aim.