The superior man is universally benevolent, but not clannish.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
Analects 15.21 (similar to an earlier quote, but distinct nuance)
c. 5th century BCE
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"I transmit, but don't innovate. I am faithful to and love the ancients."
Humorous"If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things. If language be not in accordance with the truth of things, affairs cannot be carried on to success."
Philosophical"He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger."
Humorous"The people may be made to follow a path of action, but they may not be made to understand it."
Controversial"The gentleman reveres three things. He reveres the mandate of Heaven; he reveres great people; and he reveres the words of sages."
Philosophical