A gentleman talks but doesn't do it.
The benevolent also cuts his words.
Zi Gong asked the gentleman, and Confucius said, "Follow his words first."
A gentleman is ashamed of his words, but he does not stop.
It's hard to do it if you don't care.
Clever words, fresh and kind.
Strong and plain, close to benevolence.
Confucius doesn't like to talk, but only does things on the spot, which can be seen.
A gentleman seeks for himself, while a villain seeks for others.
Ancient scholars were themselves, and today's scholars are people.
It's all about looking at yourself, not looking outside.