The man of upright life is obeyed before he speaks.
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed.
What Heaven has conferred is called The Nature; an accordance with this nature is called The Path of duty; the regulation of this path is called Instruction. The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path.
To know your faults and be able to change is the greatest virtue.
The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability