The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

The object of the superior man is truth.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.