Every man knows the smell of his own fart.

When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.

The superior man honors his virtuous nature, and maintains constant inquiry and study, seeking to carry it out to its breadth and greatness, so as to omit none of the more exquisite and minute points which it embraces, and to raise it to its greatest height and brilliancy.

The superior man, extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right.

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

The superior man does not mind being in office; all he minds about is whether he has qualities that entitle him to office. He does not mind failing to get recognition; he is too busy doing the things that entitle him to recognition.

When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.

The virtuous man is driven by responsibility, the non-virtuous man is driven by profit.

Clever talk and domineering manner have little to with being a Man at His Best.