Confucius — "The gentleman makes demands on himself, the small man makes demands on others."

"The cautious seldom err."

"Humanity is more important for people than water or fire. I have seen people walk through water and fire and die. I have never seen someone tread the path of humanity and perish."

"The gentleman is at ease without being proud; the small man is proud without being at ease."

"The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills."

"Riches and honors are the things people desire; but if one obtains them by not following the Way, then one will not be able to hold them. Poverty and low position in society are the things that people…"