"The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels…"

"Thus in fear and trembling The superior man sets his life in order And examines himself."

"What Heaven has conferred is called The Nature; an accordance with this nature is called The Path of duty; the regula…"

"To show forbearance and gentleness in teaching others; and not to revenge unreasonable conduct — this is the energy o…"

"Thus the superior man: If he sees good, he imitates it; If he has faults, he rids himself of them."

"The superior man encourages the people at their work, And exhorts them to help one another."

"Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts."

"The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell."

"The superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions."

"Thus the superior man Understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end."