"The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell."

"To be fond of learning is near to wisdom. To practice with vigor is near to benevolence. To have the feeling of shame is near to courage. He who knows these three things knows how to cultivate his own…"

"The superior man is distressed by his lack of ability, not by the failure of others to recognize him."

"The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in mountains. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived."

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."