The journey of a gentleman is to cultivate one’s character through tranquility, and to cultivate one’s virtue through frugality. If it is not indifferent, it will not clear its aspirations, and if it is not peaceful, it will not be far-reaching. ——Zhuge Liang Without a great character, there would be no great people, not even great artists or great actors. ——Romain Rolland

I examine myself three times every day: Am I being unfaithful in my plans for others? Do you want to be honest with your friends? Are you not used to the teachings taught by teachers? ——Confucius

Those who know how to love can live, and those who know how to live can work. ——Those who practice high moral character also have a deep accumulation of troops. ——Sun Bin