The Scholar Does Not Consider Gold And

The Superior Man Will Watch Over Himself When He Is Alone. He Examines His Heart That There May Be Nothing Wrong There, And That He May Have No Cause Of Dissatisfaction With Himself.

If What One Has To Say Is Not Better Than Silence, Then One Should Keep Silent.

Speak The Truth, Do Not Yield To Anger; Give, If Thou Art Asked For Little; By These Three Steps Thou Wilt Go Near The Gods.

The Superior Man Does Not Mind Being In Office; All He Minds About Is Whether He Has Qualities That Entitle Him To Office. He Does Not Mind Failing To Get Recognition; He Is Too Busy Doing The Things That Entitle Him To Recognition.

Let A Ruler Base His Government Upon Virtuous Principles, And He Will Be Like The Pole-star, Which Remains Steadfast In Its Place, While All The Host Of Stars Turn Towards It