"When he eats, the gentleman does not seek to stuff himself. In his home he does not seek luxury. He is diligent in his work and cautious in his speech. He associates with those who possess the Way, an…"

"What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."

"The gentleman is calm and at ease; the small man is fretful and ill at ease."

"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."

"A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?"