"If a man is born with a nature that loves profit, and if he acts according to this nature, he will contend with others and be rapacious. Hence, deference and courtesy will disappear, and the principle…"

"When the ruler delights in something, the people will do it to excess."

"The petty man is fond of making reckless statements and acting rashly."

"The gentleman uses his wealth to spread virtue; the petty man uses his wealth to spread his body."

"The petty man is sure to be reckless."