The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.
The nobler a man, the harder it is for him to suspect inferiority in others.
The truly proud man knows neither superiors or inferiors. The first he does not admit of - the last he does not concern himself about.
The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless. He stands erect by bending above the fallen. He rises by lifting others.
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.
A modest man is usually admired, if people ever hear of him.
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.