The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort. The superior man thinks of the sanctions of law; the small man thinks of favors which he may receive.
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"Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposu…"
"To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace."
"Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. Then no friends will be unlike yourself."
"The gentleman considers righteousness to be essential. He performs it according to the rules of propriety. He brings it forth in humility. He completes it with sincerity. This is indeed a gentleman."
"If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake."
From a teaching on the priorities of different types of men (Analects 4.11)
Date: c. 551-479 BCE
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