Confucius — "The gentleman understands integrity; the petty person knows about profit."

"The gentleman is not concerned that he is not acknowledged, but rather that he should do something worthy of being acknowledged."

"If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself."

"When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."

"The Master said, 'I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves sexual beauty.'"

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