"The Master said, 'If a man is able to govern his country with the rules of propriety, what difficulty will he have? If he cannot govern his country with the rules of propriety, what has he to do with …"

"The Master said, 'It is not easy to find a man who has learned for three years without having his thoughts bent on learning.'"

"He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger."

"The Master said, 'A man who is not a man of benevolence—what has he to do with ceremonies? A man who is not a man of benevolence—what has he to do with music?'"

"He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions."