The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts.

There are three friendships which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Friendship with the upright; friendship with the sincere; and friendship with the man of much observation: these are advantageous. Friendship with the man of specious airs; friendship with the insinuatingly soft; and friendship with the glib-tongued: these are injurious.

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

A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.