"The Master said, 'He who is not concerned about the distant future will find trouble right at hand.'"

"When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."

"The superior man is dignified but does not wrangle."

"The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort."

"The people may be made to follow a path of action, but they may not be made to understand it."