Ignorance Is The Night Of The Mind,

To See And Listen To The Wicked Is Already The Beginning Of Wickedness.

The Gentleman Is Calm And At Ease. The Gentleman Is Dignified But Not Proud; The Small Man Is Proud But Not Dignified.

The Commander Of The Forces Of A Large State May Be Carried Off, But The Will Of Even A Common Man Cannot Be Taken From Him.

First And Foremost, Be Faithful To Your Superiors, Keep All Promises, Refuse The Friendship Of All Who Are Not Like You; And If You Have Made A Mistake, Do Not Be Afraid Of Admitting The Fact And Amending Your Ways.

How Transcendent Is The Virtue Of The Middle Conduct! Rare For A Long Time Has Been Its Practice Among The People.