“Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.”

“Return good for good; return evil with justice.”

“A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may attain to his excellence. When you meet an unworthy one, then look within and examine yourself.”

“Respect yourself and others will respect you.”

“Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar.”

“It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.”

“Tsze-Kung asked, “Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?” The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.”