In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.

Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teacher's instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order.

Quarreling over food and drink, having neither scruples nor shame, not knowing right from wrong, not trying to avoid death or injury, not fearful of greater strength or of greater numbers, greedily aware only of food and drink - such is the bravery of the dog and boar.

If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.

The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.

When people lack teachers, their tendencies are not corrected; when they do not have ritual and moral principles, then their lawlessness is not controlled.

Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.

Human nature and deliberate effort must unite, and then the reputation of the sage and the work of unifying all under Heaven are thereupon brought to completion.

If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.