When anger rises, think of the consequences.
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.
Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.
What you do not want others to do to you do not do to others.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
Learning without thought is labor lost thought without learning is perilous.
Words are the voice of the heart.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
The superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell.
What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.
If a man take no thought about what is distant he will find sorrow near at hand.
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest success only comes later.
A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.