Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.

If doing what ought to be done be made the first business and success a secondary consideration--is not this the way to exalt virtue?

To become a leader, you must first become a human being

First there must be order and harmony within your own mind.

A workman who wants to do his work well must first prepare his tools.

Faithfulness and sincerity first of all.