Weak in character, not only do not sin, even if it is about virtue, arrogant and bold.
性格软弱，至多只能做到不犯罪恶，如果还要侈谈高尚的美德，那就是狂妄和大胆了。
——抵日本神户时谈话，1895年11月12日
It is not necessary to accept the choices handed down to you by life as you know it.
智慧加上品格才是教育真正的目标。