The gentleman makes demands on himself, the small man makes demands on others.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."
Philosophical"What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."
Strange & Unusual"The Master said, 'The superior man is universally benevolent, and not partisan. The mean man is partisan, and not universally benevolent.'"
Humorous"The superior man is easy to serve and difficult to please."
Strange & Unusual"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
Philosophical