"The sage is one who puts his mind in order and thereby clarifies his understanding."

"The superior man is far-sighted, the petty man is near-sighted."

"The frog in the well cannot discuss the ocean, because he is limited by the size of his well."

"The nature of man is to desire profit, and if he acts according to this nature, he will contend and snatch."

"The gentleman does not promote a man because of his words, nor does he reject words because of the man."