"The Master said, 'He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.'"

"A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?"

"The superior man is watchful over himself when alone."

"The superior man is distressed by his want of ability; he is not distressed by men’s not knowing him."

"Is it not a pleasure, having learned something, to try it out at due intervals?"