The gentleman understands what is moral. The petty man understands what is profitable.
Confucian philosopher
From his distinction between moral types
approx. 300 BCE
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"The gentleman is not afraid to admit his mistakes."
Humorous"The gentleman is ashamed to have his words exceed his actions."
Strange & Unusual"The gentleman uses things, but is not used by things."
Strange & Unusual"The Way is not far from man; when a man practices the Way, he is near to it."
Humorous"A good general does not fight with his troops, but with his strategy. A good king does not govern with his strength, but with his virtue."
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