"When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them."

"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the North Star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."

"The Master said, 'It is not easy to find a man who has learned for three years without having his thoughts bent on learning.'"

"Humanity is more important for people than water or fire. I have seen people walk through water and fire and die. I have never seen someone tread the path of humanity and perish."

"The superior man is watchful over himself when alone."