The way of the superior person is...

The way of the superior person is threefold; virtuous, they are free from anxieties; wise they are free from perplexities; and bold they are free from fear.

- Confucius

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The Master said of Gong Yechang, “He is marriageable. Although he was once imprisoned and branded as a criminal, he was in fact innocent of any crime.” The Master gave him his daughter in marriage.(Analects 5.1)

- Confucius

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

- Confucius

To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.

- Confucius

A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.

- Confucius

Poor food and water for dinner, a bent arm for a pillow – that is where joy resides. For me, wealth and renown without honor are nothing but drifting clouds.

- Confucius

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

- Confucius

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