The gentleman is dignified but not arrogant. The small man is arrogant but not digified

The gentleman prefers to be slow in word but diligent in action.

A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.

A gentleman is calm and spacious: the vulgar are always fretting.

Gentlemen cherish worth; the vulgar cherish dirt. Gentlemen trust in justice; the vulgar trust in favor.

A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.

The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.

A gentleman considers what is right; the vulgar consider what will pay.

Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3]