A classical Chinese line for “Help others do good”

The noble person brings others' good purposes to completion and does not complete their wrongdoing; the petty person does the opposite.

Plain meaningSupport what is good in others instead of helping harm.

When you see a worthy person, think of becoming their equal; when you see someone unworthy, examine yourself within.

Plain meaningLearn from good examples, and use bad examples to inspect yourself.

What you do not desire for yourself, do not impose upon others.

Plain meaningRespect other people by refusing to force on them what you would reject yourself.

Be concerned before all under heaven are concerned, and enjoy happiness only after all under heaven enjoy it.

Plain meaningLeadership means carrying responsibility before taking reward.

Review what is old and understand what is new; then one can serve as a teacher.

Plain meaningReturn to what you know until it yields a new understanding.

The tide lies level and the two banks open wide; the wind is fair and a single sail hangs full.

Plain meaningThe way ahead is open and the wind is right for moving forward.