The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions

When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers. I will select their good qualities and follow them, their bad qualities and avoid them.

The Master standing by a stream, said, "It passes on just like this, not ceasing day or night!"

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The Master said, [...] "Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles." [...] "Have no friends not equal to yourself." [...] "When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them."

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.

The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.