1. Sound judgment on factual issues is the true foundation of all virtues. ——Comenius

2. I worry about not cultivating virtue, not learning about it, not being able to move after hearing the righteousness, and not being able to correct the bad deeds. ——Confucius

3. Those who accomplished great things in ancient times not only had extraordinary talents, but also had perseverance. ——Su Shi

4. We should be zealously committed to acting morally rather than talking about morality. ——Democritus

5. Luxury always follows fornication, and fornication always follows luxury. ——Montesquieu

6. Extravagance leads to more desires. A gentleman who is too lustful will seek wealth and honor, which will lead to disaster in vain. ——Sima Guang

7. In a people's country, there must be a driving force, which is virtue. ——Montesquieu

8. It is not a matter of disrespect for position, but a matter of disrespect for virtue; it is not a matter of shame that one does not have a good partner, but it is a matter of not being knowledgeable. ——Zhang Heng

9. The truth of life is like a strong glass of wine. It would not be so delicious without repeated refining! ——Guo Xiaochuan

10. A gentleman’s journey is quiet. To cultivate one's moral character, to cultivate one's virtue through frugality. Without indifference, one cannot clear one's ambitions, and without tranquility, one cannot achieve far-reaching goals. ——Zhuge Liang