The superior man is distressed by his want of ability

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

The object of the superior man is truth.

A good man is not mine to see. Could I see a man possessed of constancy, that would satisfy me.