There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute. Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.
Confucius
Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
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The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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The way of the superior man may be found, in its simple elements, in the intercourse of common men and women; but in its utmost reaches, it shines brightly through Heaven and Earth.
women man men
The Path is not far from man. When men try to pursue a course, which is far from the common indications of consciousness, this course cannot be considered The Path.
man men
In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself.
failure man
The way of the superior man may be compared to what takes place in traveling, when to go to a distance we must first traverse the space that is near, and in ascending a height, when we must begin from the lower ground.
places distance man
Sincerity is that whereby self-completion is effected, and its way is that by which man must direct himself.
man self
The superior man, even when he is not moving, has a feeling of reverence, and while he speaks not, he has the feeling of truthfulness.
Let the states of equilibrium and harmony exist in perfection, and a happy order will prevail throughout heaven and earth, and all things will be nourished and flourish.
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It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
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A scholar who loves comfort is not worthy of the name.
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
ability men
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
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