The Perfecting Of One's Self

The Superior Man, Extensively Studying All Learning, And Keeping Himself Under The Restraint Of The Rules Of Propriety, May Thus Likewise Not Overstep What Is Right.

If The People Are Governed By Laws And Punishment Is Used To Maintain Order, They Will Try To Avoid The Punishment But Have No Sense Of Shame. If They Are Governed By Virtue And Rules Of Propriety Are Used To Maintain Order, They Will Have A Sense Of Shame And Will Become Good As Well.

The Good Man Does Not Grieve That Other People Do Not Recognize His Merits. His Only Anxiety Is Lest He Should Fail To Recognize Theirs.

Not Feeling Compassion For A Stranger Is Like Not Feeling When One's Foot Has Caught Fire

The Highest Kind Of Man Is The One Who Does Before Talking And Practices What He Professes.