Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it.
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.
It is better to play than do nothing.
The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.
Big head, target for enemy; big heart, target for friend.
Don't worry about being acknowledged by others; worry about failing to acknowledge them.
We should not be too familiar with the lower orders or with women.
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
Rather than caring about whether or not you are known, strive to be worth knowing.
We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?
Be in harmony, yet be different.
The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities.
A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.
You turn the handle the way it goes, not the way it ought to go
Study the past if you want to define the future.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
The superior man is quiet and calm, waiting for the appointments of heaven, while the mean man walks in dangerous paths, looking for lucky occurrences.
The gentleman calls attention to the good points in others; he does not call attention to their defects. The small man does just the reverse of this.
Be versed in ancient lore, and familiarize yourself with the modern; then may you become teachers.
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