"The gentleman would rather die than commit dishonesty."

"Ritual principles are not something that have originated from the nature of man."

"The sage accumulates thoughts and ideas. He practices to achieve mastery for himself, and then applies this mastery to benefit others."

"To be able to rectify one's own mistakes is the beginning of wisdom."

"If a man is born with a nature that loves profit, and if he acts according to this nature, he will contend with others and be rapacious. Hence, deference and courtesy will disappear, and the principle…"