The most valuable revolutionary quality is to remain unstained in the mud and not corroded by the sugar-coated bullets of the bourgeoisie.

Etiquette is a subtle thing. It is indispensable for people's communication, but it cannot be overestimated.

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.

It is not a matter of disrespect for position, but a matter of disrespect for virtue; it is not a matter of shame for not being a good partner, but a matter of shame for not being knowledgeable.

Do not do evil because it is small, and do not do good because it is small. Only the virtuous and virtuous can obey others.

Generals must not be arrogant. Being arrogant will lead to discourtesy. Being discourteous will cause people to leave. If people leave, everyone will rebel.

If people are rude, they will not be born, if things are rude, they will not be successful, and if the country is rude, it will not be respected.

Conscience is determined by a person’s knowledge and entire lifestyle.

Those who guard are moral, those who act are loyal, and those who cherish are honorable.

The most appetizing thing at a banquet is the host’s etiquette.

Reason is higher than the heart, and thoughts are more reliable than emotions.

Don’t do evil because it’s small, and don’t do good because it’s small.

Those who are extravagant and lazy are poor, while those who are powerful and thrifty are rich.

The earth can build a city wall, and the accumulation of virtue can make a solid ground.

Civilized in spirit, brutal in body.

Quietness cultivates one’s character, frugality cultivates virtue.

Educated in literature, and courteous in making appointments.

If you don’t learn etiquette, you can’t stand up.

The origin of benevolence is love.

Knowing shame is close to courage.