Confucius — "The student of virtue has no time for idleness."

"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 …"

"Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposu…"

"The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort. The superior man thinks of the sanctions of law; the small man thinks of favors which he may receive."

"The superior man is satisfied with himself; the inferior man seeks to please others."

"Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. Then no friends will be unlike yourself."