"All things are complete in us."

"The people are the foundation of the state; the grain is the staff of life; the ruler is the shepherd of the people."

"To be without shame is to be without humanity."

"If you let people follow their feelings, they will be able to do good. This is what is meant by saying that human nature is good."

"The difference between men and animals is slight. The common man loses it; the superior man preserves it."