The gods should certainly be revered, but kept at a distance... . The way is not beyond man; he who creates a way outside of man cannot make it a true way. A good man is content with changing man, and that is enough for him.

A superior man may be made to go to the well, but he cannot be made to go down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled.

The gentleman calls attention to the good points in others; he does not call attention to their defects. The small man does just the reverse of this.

If you did not do so for the sake of riches,You must have done so for the sake of novelty.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

Reviewing the day's lessons. Isn't it joyful? Friends come from far. Isn't it delightful? One has never been angry at other's misunderstanding. Isn't he a respectable man?

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.