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 ...
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell ...
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice ...
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves ...
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? ...
There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest ...
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it ...
