A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.

The superior man is easy to serve and difficult to please.

If language be not in accordance with the truth of things, affairs cannot be carried on to success.

A superior man may be made to go to the well, but he cannot be made to go down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled.

There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.

If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?

A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, desiring attainment for himself, helps others to attain.

Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly.