"The gentleman considers righteousness to be essential. He performs it according to the rules of propriety. He brings it forth in humility. He completes it with sincerity. This is indeed a gentleman."

"I will not be afflicted that men do not know me; I will be afflicted that I do not know men."

"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly; do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great a…"

"The superior man is dignified, but not contentious; social, but not clannish."

"If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake."