The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

To be in good moral condition requires at least as much training as to be in good physical condition.

Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all cases of passion admit reason to govern.

Wherein you reprove another be unblameable yourself, for example, is more prevalent than precepts.

Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion.