The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"The Master said, 'To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage.'"
Humorous"Reviewing the old as a means of understanding the new — such a person can be a teacher."
Humorous"The superior man, in the world, does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything; what is right he will follow."
Philosophical"The superior man is satisfied and composed; the inferior man is always full of distress."
Controversial"To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue... gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness."
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