The Superior Man Limits His Achievements.

Exemplary Persons Are Steadfast In The Face Of Adversity, While Petty Persons Are Engulfed By It.

In A Country Well Governed, Poverty Is Something To Be Ashamed Of. In A Country Badly Governed, Wealth Is Something To Be Ashamed Of.

The Scholar Does Not Consider Gold And Jade To Be Precious Treasures, But Loyalty And Good Faith.

A Gentleman Does Not Promote A Man On Account Of What He Says; Nor Does He Reject Sayings, Because The Speaker Is What He Is.

Consideration For Others Is The Basis Of A Good Life, A Good Society.