"When he eats, the gentleman does not seek to stuff himself. In his home he does not seek luxury. He is diligent in his work and cautious in his speech. He associates with those who possess the Way, an…"

"Is it not a pleasure, having learned something, to try it out at due intervals?"

"The gentleman is easy to serve but difficult to please. He who tries to please him in the wrong way will not be pleased. He uses men according to their abilities. The petty man is difficult to serve a…"

"The cautious seldom err."

"The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease."