He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior. Confucius View this quote
The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters. Confucius
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The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it. Confucius
The superior man is all-embracing and not partial. The inferior man is partial and not all-embracing. Confucius
The superior man is anxious lest he should not get the truth; he is not anxious lest poverty should come upon him. Confucius
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. Confucius
The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm. Confucius
The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct. Confucius
The superior man loves his soul; the inferior man loves his property. Confucius
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later. Confucius
The superior man sets his person at rest before he moves; he composes his mind before he speaks. Confucius
Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
551 - 479BC
