1. Confucius remarked, It is indeed a pleasure to acquire knowledge and, as you go on acquiring, to put into practice what you have acquired. A greater pleasure still it is when friends of congenial minds come from afar to seek you because of your attainments. But he is truly a wise and good man who feels no discomposure even when he is not noticed of men.
2. A disciple of Confucius remarked, A man who is a good son and a good citizen will seldom be found to be a man disposed to quarrel with those in authority over him; and man who are not disposed to quarrel with those in authority will never be found to disturb the peace and order of the State. A wise man devotes his attention to what is essential in the foundation of life.When the foundation is laid, wisdom will come. Now, to be a good son and a good citizen do not these form the foundation of a moral life?
3. Confucius remarked, With plausible speech and f ine manners will seldom be found moral character.
4. A disciple of Confucius remarked, I daily examine into my personal conduct on three points: First, whether in carrying out the duties entrusted to me by others, I have not failed in conscientiousness; Secondly, whether in intercourse with friends, I have not failed in sincerity and trustworthiness; Thirdly, whether I have not failed to practice what I profess in my teaching.