"If a man does not say to himself, 'What shall I think of this? What shall I think of this?' I can make nothing of him."

"The superior man is dignified, but not contentious; social, but not clannish."

"The Master said, 'He who offends against Heaven has none to whom he can pray.'"

"The superior man has a proper pride, but is not proud."

"The gentleman concerns himself with the Way; he does not worry about his salary."