The gentleman esteems those qualities in himself that others cannot equal, but he does not expect others to equal those qualities in him.
Confucian philosopher
From his nuanced teachings about virtue
approx. 300 BCE
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"The gentleman does not enter a state that is endangered, nor does he dwell in one that is chaotic."
Controversial"The nature of man is to desire profit, and if he acts according to this nature, he will contend and snatch."
Strange & Unusual"The petty man is eager to acquire but loath to give up."
Controversial"If a man does not accumulate steps, he cannot reach a thousand li."
Strange & Unusual"The gentleman is always open to criticism."
Strange & Unusual