"The gentleman makes demands on himself, the small man makes demands on others."

"The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills."

"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."

"A good man is not a complete vessel."

"The noble-minded are calm and steady. Little people are forever fussing and fretting."