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.
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.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
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.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.
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.
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest success only comes later.
If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
The superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell.
What you do not want others to do to you do not do to others.
When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger give, if thou art asked for little by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and...