The superior man is dignified, but not contentious; social, but not clannish.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"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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