The Superior Man Is Dignified But Does Not Wrangle

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

The superior man does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything.

The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.

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 distressed by his want of ability.

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