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

"The superior man is distressed by his want of ability; he is not distressed by men’s not knowing him."

"Respect yourself and others will respect you."

"The superior man does not even for the space of a single meal act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it."

"The Master said, 'Riches and honors are what men desire. If they cannot be obtained in the proper way, they should not be held. Poverty and meanness are what men dislike. If they cannot be avoided in …"