For benefits return benefits; for injuries return justice without any admixture of revenge.

To take what you know for what you know, and what you do not know for what you do not know, that is knowledge indeed.

Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.

First and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending your ways.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The superior man limits his achievements.

The superior man sets his person at rest before he moves; he composes his mind before he speaks.