He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

Everyone eats and drinks; yet only few appreciate the taste of food.

He with whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor statements that startle like a wound in the flesh, are successful may be called intelligent indeed.

With a heavy load and a long journey

Past scholars studied to improve themselves; Today's scholars study to impress others.

The whole end of speech is to be understood.

When there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.

The general of a large army may be defeated, but you cannot defeat the determined mind of a peasant.

What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.