The way of the superior person is threefold; virtuous, they are free from anxieties; wise they are free from perplexities; and bold they are free from fear.

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 may be known in little matters.

The wise are free from perplexities; the virtuous from anxiety; and the bold from fear.

Not to discuss with a man worthy of conversation is to waste the man. To discuss with a man not worthy of conversation is to waste words. The wise waste neither men nor words.

He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Things that are done, it is needless to speak about...things that are past, it is needless to blame.

Being in humaneness is good. If we select other goodness and thus are far apart from humaneness, how can we be the wise?

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.