The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort. The superior man thinks of the sanctions of law; the small man thinks of favors which he may receive.

君子喻於義,小人喻於利。

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James Legge, translation (1893) | The virtuous man is driven by responsibility, the non-virtuous man is driven by profit. [by 朱冀平] | The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

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