“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.”

“When a person should be spoken with, and you don't speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn't be spoken with and you speak to them, you waste your breath. The wise do not lose people, nor do they waste their breath.”

“If your desire is for good, the people will be good.”

“Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.”

“When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.”

“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.”

“If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.”