He states that a prince who acts virtuously will soon come to his end in a sea of people who are not virtuous themselves.

Those with deep pockets at least can act virtuously if they wanted to.

But acting virtuously does not mean precisely the same for everyone; different people have different obligations and duties according to their age, gender, and social position.

The junzi enforces his rule over his subjects by acting virtuously himself.

The wise man will act virtuously, since he will see it as the right thing to do.

Virtue was manifested by acting virtuously, not through passive reflection.

The Master again replied, "They sought to act virtuously, and they did so; what was there for them to repine about?"

In a true kingdom of ends, acting virtuously will be rewarded with happiness.

That is where foolishness leads you when you try to act virtuously and, with this directive, we are acting stupidly.

His lyrics, in West African style, represented the conscience of a community, urging listeners to work hard, honor the past and act virtuously.