The gentleman is not concerned that he is not acknowledged, but rather that he should do something worthy of being acknowledged.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
Analects 15.19 (similar to an earlier quote, but distinct nuance)
c. 5th century BCE
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"Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar."
Philosophical"The Master said, 'Riches and honors are what men desire. If they cannot be obtained in the proper way, they should not be held. Poverty and meanness are what men dislike. If they cannot be avoided in …"
Humorous"You cannot open a book without learning something."
Philosophical"The Master said, 'What is the highest wisdom? To know men.'"
Humorous"To be poor without murmuring is difficult; to be rich without being proud is easy."
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