Straight-forwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.

The superior man limits his achievements.

If a man is not good, what has he to do with the rules of propriety? If he is not good, what has he to do with music?

The silent treasuring up of knowledge; learning without satiety; and instructing others without being wearied: which one of these things belongs to me?

When you serve your mother and father it is okay to try to correct them once in a while. But if you see that they are not going to listen to you, keep your respect for them and don't distance yourself from them. Work without complaining.

Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.

The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.