The superior man honors his virtuous nature, and maintains constant inquiry and study, seeking to carry it out to its breadth and greatness, so as to omit none of the more exquisite and minute points which it embraces, and to raise it to its greatest height and brilliancy.

A disciple having asked for a definition of charity, the Master said LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

The superior man, even when he is not moving, has a feeling of reverence, and while he speaks not, he has the feeling of truthfulness.

Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. To see it a person only needs to imagine how it could be worse.

The gentleman sees what is right while the small man sees what is profitable.

First and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending your ways.

Watch their actions, observe their motives, examine wherein they dwell content; won't you know what kind of person they are?