What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort. The superior man thinks of the sanctions of law; the small man thinks of favors which he may receive."
Philosophical"The superior man is catholic and not partisan. The mean man is partisan and not catholic."
Humorous"Humanity is more important for people than water or fire. I have seen people walk through water and fire and die. I have never seen someone tread the path of humanity and perish."
Philosophical"What the gentleman wants is in himself, what the small man wants is in others."
Strange & Unusual"He who is not concerned about the distant future will find sorrow near at hand."
Strange & Unusual