The Superior Man Is Distressed By His Want Of

"The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later."

"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions."

"Adversity introduces a man to himself."

"The superior man is dignified, but does not wrangle."

"The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress."

"The superior man wishes to be slow in his speech and earnest in his conduct."