"To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace."

"The Master said, 'What I want to avoid is fixed ideas, obstinacy, narrow-mindedness, and egoism.'"

"Riches and honors are the things people desire; but if one obtains them by not following the Way, then one will not be able to hold them. Poverty and low position in society are the things that people…"

"If the mechanic wishes to do his work well, he must first sharpen his tools."

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