If a man has no humaneness what can his propriety be like? If a man has no humaneness what can his happiness be like?
ConfuciusThe gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.
ConfuciusThere are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.
Confucius