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 guards the pupils of one's eyes is the sign of a superior man.
5.
 To be faithful to one's engagements and obligations is the sign of a superior man.
6.
 To be able to keep alive friendships while one (at the same time) regards 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.

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