The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous.

He who works for his own interests will arouse much animosity

He who is really kind, can never be unhappy

Love of goodness without love of learning degenerates into simple-mindedness. Love of knowledge without love of learning degenerates into utter lack of principle. Love of faithfulness without love of learning degenerates into injurious disregard of consequences. Love of uprightness without love of learning degenerates into harshness. Love of courage without love of learning degenerates into insubordination. Love of strong character without love of learning degenerates into mere recklessness.

It is only the very wisest and the very stupidest who cannot change.

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.