The Master said, 'The superior man is dignified, but not proud. The mean man is proud, but not dignified.'
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"The superior man is dignified but does not wrangle."
Controversial"The Master said, 'The superior man is not an implement.'"
Humorous"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"The superior man does not even for the space of a single meal act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it."
Strange & Unusual"Study the past if you would define the future."
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