And happiness the reward of illustrious virtue.
“A cubit of jade stone is not to be valued,
But an inch of time you ought to contend for.
“Mencius esteemed plainness and simplicity;
And Yu the historian held firmly to rectitude.
These nearly approached the golden medium,
Being laborious, humble, diligent, and moderate.
Listen to what is said, and investigate the principles explained:
Watch men’s demeanor, that you may distinguish their characters.
Leave behind you none but purposes of good;