
*The compass and the T-square are the criteria of circles and squares. Sages are the criteria of human relationships.
规矩,方圆之至也;圣人,人伦之至也。
*A man of virtue will not observe specious rites, nor will he administer specious justice.
非礼之礼,非义之义,大人弗为。
*When a gentleman is in power, he should follow the right course together with the people; when he is not in power, he should still stick to his principles.
得志,与民由之;不得志,独行其道。

