The man of noble mind seeks to achieve the good in others and not their evil. The little-minded man is the reverse of this.

The superior man, extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere.

Earnest in practicing the ordinary virtues, and careful in speaking about them, if, in his practice, he has anything defective, the superior man dares not but exert himself; and if, in his words, he has any excess, he dares not allow himself such license.

Don't be concerned that you have no position; be concerned how you may fit yourself to occupy one. .