"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, h...

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The object of the superior man is truth.
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"The superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell.
"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.
"Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
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