"When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."

"The gentleman is easy to serve but difficult to please. He who tries to please him in the wrong way will not be pleased. He uses men according to their abilities. The petty man is difficult to serve a…"

"The Master said, 'The superior man is dignified, but not proud. The mean man is proud, but not dignified.'"

"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."

"The Master said, 'The superior man is not an implement.'"