Confucius said, "Learn to be close to knowledge, be close to benevolence, be close to shame and be brave. Knowing the three, you will know how to cultivate yourself; If you know how to cultivate yourself, you will know how to treat people; If you know the way of people, you must know the way of governing the country. " (The Doctrine of the Mean)

Translation:

Confucius said: "Love to learn is close to wisdom, strive to be close to benevolence and righteousness, and know shame is close to courage." Understand these three aspects, and you will know the method of self-cultivation; If you know how to cultivate yourself, you will know how to treat others; If you know the law of governing people, you will know the law of governing the country in the world. "