"When he eats, the gentleman does not seek to stuff himself. In his home he does not seek luxury. He is diligent in his work and cautious in his speech. He associates with those who possess the Way, an…"

"The superior man is catholic and not partisan. The mean man is partisan and not catholic."

"The funniest thing is that I am often asked to arbitrate disputes, but I am no judge. I just make people agree to disagree. It works surprisingly often."

"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."

"He who is not concerned about the distant future will find sorrow near at hand."