"If a man does not learn, he will not know the Way."

"The sage kings of antiquity did not inherit their positions; they seized them."

"The gentleman is not afraid to admit his mistakes."

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

"A good general does not fight with his troops, but with his strategy. A good king does not govern with his strength, but with his virtue."