The Proper Man Understands Equity, The Small

Listen Widely To Remove Your Doubts And Be Careful When Speaking About The Rest And Your Mistakes Will Be Few. See Much And Get Rid Of What Is Dangerous And Be Careful In Acting On The Rest And Your Causes For Regret Will Be Few. Speaking Without Fault, Acting Without Causing Regret: 'upgrading' Consists In This.

Thought, Unassisted By Learning, Is Dangerous.

Shall I Tell You What Knowledge Is? It Is To Know Both What One Knows And What One Does Not Know.

First And Foremost, Be Faithful To Your Superiors, Keep All Promises, Refuse The Friendship Of All Who Are Not Like You; And If You Have Made A Mistake, Do Not Be Afraid Of Admitting The Fact And Amending Your Ways.

Tzu Chang Asked Confucius About Jen. Confucius Said, "if You Can Practice These Five Things With All The People, You Can Be Called Jen." Tzu Chang Asked What They Were. Confucius Said, "courtesy, Generosity, Honesty, Persistence, And Kindness. If You Are Courteous, You Will Not Be Disrespected; If You Are Generous, You Will Gain Everything. If You Are Honest, People Will Rely On You. If You Are Persistent You Will Get Results. If You Are Kind, You Can Employ People.