When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions."
Strange & Unusual"The gentleman is at ease without being proud; the small man is proud without being at ease."
Philosophical"The gentleman reveres three things. He reveres the mandate of Heaven; he reveres great people; and he reveres the words of sages."
Philosophical"The Master said, 'I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves sexual beauty.'"
Humorous"The superior man is distressed by his lack of ability, not by the failure of others to recognize him."
Humorous