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.
— Confucius Ancient

Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism

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From a teaching on the priorities of different types of men (Analects 4.11)

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c. 551-479 BCE

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