“To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness”

“I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.”

“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.”

“The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step.”

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

“Things have their roots and branches. Affairs have their beginnings and their ends. To know what is first and what is last will lead one near the Way.”

“When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”