A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.
The man of upright life is obeyed before he speaks.
Never seek illicit wealth.
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.
Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.
A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything or against anything. He follows righteousness as the standard.