To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.
The gentleman sees what is right while the small man sees what is profitable.
Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.
He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices.
The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this.