Every man knows the smell of his own fart.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you.

The great mountain must collapse, the mighty beam must break and the wise man wither like a plant.

The Master said, "A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.”
(Analects 2.11)

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors.

There is one single thread binding my way together...the way of the Master consists in doing one's best...that is all.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.

It was by music that the ancient kings gave elegant expression to their joy. By their armies and axes they gave the same to their anger.

He who needs only coarse food, water and drink, and as pillow his folded arms will find happiness without further search.

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.

Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing.

He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them.

Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.

Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving.

Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill one. Care not for being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note.

Know what you know and know that you don't know what you don't know -- that is the characteristic of one who knows.

Act with kindness, but do not expect gratitude.