"To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge."

"It is not possible for one to be a gentleman and yet not be benevolent."

"The superior man, in the world, does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything; what is right he will follow."

"Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar."

"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the North Star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."