A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and faithfully completes it. This is indeed a gentleman.

The person of benevolence never worries.

A wise man seeks by music to strengthen his soul: the thoughtless one uses it to stifle his fears.

When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.

I never really said all those things I said

See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

The object of the superior man is truth.