The Superior Man Does Not Set His Mind Either For

The superior man does not promote a man simply on account of his words, nor does he put aside good words simply on account of the man.

The superior man is dignified, but does not wrangle.

No man is free who is not master of himself.

The wise man is neither raised up by prosperity nor cast down by adversity

The superior man is distressed by his want of ability.

A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.