Mencius — "The root of the empire is in the state; the root of the state is in the family; …"

"If you would rule the world, you must first rule yourself."

"The trees of the Ox Mountain were once beautiful. But when they were cut down day after day, how could they retain their beauty? And if their roots were nourished by the rain and dew, and new shoots s…"

"There are three things which are universally acknowledged to be honorable: nobility, age, and virtue."

"The people are the most important element in a nation; the spirits of the land and grain are the next; the sovereign is the lightest."

"A man is born for sincerity. If he is not sincere, he will not be able to live."