The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.

Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.

In language clarity is everything.

If one leads them with administrative measures and uses punishments to make them conform, the people will be evasive, but if one leads them with virtue, they will come up to expectations.

The person of benevolence never worries.

Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing.