Tsze-Kung asked, "Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?" The Master read more

Tsze-Kung asked, "Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?" The Master said, "Is not Reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have read more

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.

At the time, my grandparents told my mom, "Lordy, what is Shannen doing?" Now I've calmed down. [on her reputation read more

At the time, my grandparents told my mom, "Lordy, what is Shannen doing?" Now I've calmed down. [on her reputation for bad behavior].

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who read more

I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare.

The reason the way of the transgressor is hard is because it's so crowded.

The reason the way of the transgressor is hard is because it's so crowded.

Live so that you can at least get the benefit of the doubt.

Live so that you can at least get the benefit of the doubt.

As she hears
the confessions
of all rivers
those on the shore
hear the sea..
accepting all
she calls no read more

As she hears
the confessions
of all rivers
those on the shore
hear the sea..
accepting all
she calls no thing
heresy.

No scoundrel is so stupid as to not find a reason for his vile conduct.

No scoundrel is so stupid as to not find a reason for his vile conduct.

The best way to behave is to misbehave.

The best way to behave is to misbehave.