The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this.

I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?

Do not unto another that you would hot have him do unto you. Thou needest this law alone. It is the foundation of all the rest.

The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability

In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness.

Excess and deficiency are equally at fault.

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife