Sincerity is that whereby self-completion is effected, and its way is that by which man must direct himself.

The superior man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he ascends to his position, bowing in deference. Descending, he drinks the ritual cup.

From the loving example of one family a whole State may become loving, and from its courtesies, courteous; while from the ambition and perverseness of the one man the whole State may be thrown into rebellious disorder. Such is the nature of influence.

A superior man is one who is free from fear and anxieties

He is the truly courageous man who never desponds.

The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.

The gods should certainly be revered, but kept at a distance... . The way is not beyond man; he who creates a way outside of man cannot make it a true way. A good man is content with changing man, and that is enough for him.

A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.

Great is the man who can overcome the world, but greater still is the man who can overcome himself, for he will have the world spinning on the palm of his hand.