The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters.

The superior man is anxious lest he should not get truth; he is not anxious lest poverty should come upon him.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability he has.

The superior man is easy to serve and difficult to please.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but excels in his actions.

The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security, he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.