Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
From a teaching on self-discipline and judgment of others
c. 551-479 BCE
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"The gentleman reveres three things. He reveres the mandate of Heaven; he reveres great people; and he reveres the words of sages."
Philosophical"The superior man is dignified but does not wrangle."
Controversial"The Master said, 'The superior man is anxious lest he should not get the truth; he is not anxious lest poverty should come upon him.'"
Humorous"The gentleman seeks to be slow in speech and earnest in action."
Strange & Unusual"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."
Philosophical