1. Be true to your words and be resolute in your actions. --Confucius's "The Analects of Confucius·Zilu"

2. Don't express your anger and never make mistakes. -- Confucius's "The Analects of Confucius·Yong Ye"

3. A gentleman is anxious and does not succeed in getting rich. -- Confucius's "The Analects of Confucius·Yongye"

4. Riding on a fat horse and wearing light fur. -- Confucius's "The Analects of Confucius·Yongye"

5. When it comes to rituals, harmony is the most valuable thing. --Confucius's "The Analects of Confucius·Xueer"

6. Eat without speaking and sleep without speaking. --Confucius's "The Analects of Confucius·Xiangdang"

7. Know that something is impossible but do it.

--Confucius' "The Analects·Xianwen"