The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress.

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it – this is knowledge.

Things that are done, it is needless to speak about…things that are past, it is needless to blame.

I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would esteem nothing above it.

The superior man…does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything; what is right he will follow.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The cautious seldom err.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.