"The gentleman reveres three things. He reveres the mandate of Heaven; he reveres great people; and he reveres the words of sages."

"The Master said, 'The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.'"

"I transmit, but don't innovate. I am faithful to and love the ancients."

"If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things. If language be not in accordance with the truth of things, affairs cannot be carried on to success."

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."