What the superior man seeks is in himself. What the mean man seeks is in others.

What you do not want done to you, do not do to other people.

When a man feels the difficulty of doing, can he be other than cautious and slow in speaking?

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war.

When nature exceeds culture, we have the rustic. When culture exceeds nature, we have the pedant.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary.

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.