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

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.

The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.

The way of the superior man may be compared to what takes place in traveling, when to go to a distance we must first traverse the space that is near, and in ascending a height, when we must begin from the lower ground.

Confucius say... politician is one who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after.

The superior person gathers his weapons together in order to provide against the unforeseen.

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.