最重要的政治美德是节制，即能够以促进共同利益的方式平衡相互竞争的利益和价值观。

In all things — except love — start with the exit strategy. Prepare for the ending. Almost anything is easier to get into than out of.

I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.

学校应该是培养集体精神的地方，个人在与社会的和谐中得到发展。

君子吃饭无求过饱，……做事要勤奋，说话要谨慎，并能接近有道理的人，向他学习，以纠正自己的缺点，这就可以说是好学的人了。