The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.

First there must be order and harmony within your own mind.

The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

Clever talk can confound the workings of virtue, just as small impatiences can confound great projects.

If a superior man abandon virtue, how can he fulfil the requirements of that name?

To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.