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.