16. The ten signs of a superior man

1. To have but little pride and envy is the sign of a superior man.

2. To have but few desires and satisfaction with simple things is the sign of a superior man.

3. To be lacking in hypocrisy and deceit is the sign of a superior man.

4. To regulate one’ s conduct in accordance with the law of cause and effect as carefully as one guardeth the pupils of one’s eyes is the sign of a superior man.

5. To be faithful to one’s engagements and obligation is the sign of a superior man.

6. To be able to keep alive friendships while one [ at the same time] regardeth all beings with impartiality is the sign of a superior man.

7. To look with pity and without anger upon those who live evilly is the sign of a superior man.

8. To allow unto others the victory, taking unto oneself the defeat, is the sign of a superior man.

9. To differ from the multitude in every thought and action is the sign of a superior man.

10. To observe faithfully and without pride one’s vows of chastity and piety is the sign of a superior man.

These are The Ten Signs Of A Superior Man. Their opposites are The Ten Signs Of An Inferior Man.

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