The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

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

The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he…

The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement howeve…