Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
ability distressed man superior
The superior man is distressed by his want of ability
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
act contrary man single superior
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
mean seeks superior
What the superior person seeks is in themselves. What the mean person seeks is in others.
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Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.
men limits superior-man
The superior man limits his achievements.
men anxiety superior-man
A superior man is one who is free from fear and anxieties
men superior-man superiors
The superior man governs men, according to their nature, with what is proper to them, and as soon as they change what is wrong, he stops.
men soul superior-man
The superior man loves his soul; the inferior man loves his property.
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The superior man is all-embracing and not partial. The inferior man is partial and not all-embracing.
men earnest superior-man
The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.
derived homes integrity nation strength
The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity of its homes
history needless past speak
Things that are done, it is needless to speak about; things that are past it is needless to blame.
constitute five kindness perfect
Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity, kindness