"The trees of the Ox Mountain were once beautiful. But when they were cut down day after day, how could they retain their beauty? And if their roots were nourished by the rain and dew, and new shoots s…"

"A man is born for sincerity. If he is not sincere, he will not be able to live."

"The people are the most important element in a nation; the spirits of the land and grain are the next; the sovereign is the lightest."

"The Way is near, but people seek it far away. The task is easy, but people make it difficult."

"He who loves others will be constantly loved by others. He who respects others will be constantly respected by others."