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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. ↗

— Confucius

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The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort. ↗

— Confucius

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The object of the superior man is truth. ↗

— Confucius

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The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later. ↗

— Confucius

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Yes, the European model remains superior to that of America and Japan. ↗

— Jacques Delors

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What is the thread of western civilization that distinguished its course in history? It has to do with the preoccupation of western man with his outward command and his sense of superiority. ↗

— Arthur Erickson

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Men were created before women. ... But that doesn't prove their superiority – rather, it proves ours, for they were born out of the lifeless earth in order that we could be born out of living flesh. And what's so important about this priority in creation, anyway? When we are building, we lay foundations on the ground first, things of no intrinsic merit or beauty, before subsequently raising up sumptuous buildings and ornate palaces. Lowly seeds are nourished in the earth, and then later the ravishing blooms appear; lovely roses blossom forth and scented narcissi. ↗

— Moderata Fonte

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What a revolting contrast exists in England between the slavery of women and the intellectual superiority of women writers. ↗

— Flora Tristan

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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ↗

— William Arthur Ward

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In the long run, there is not much discrimination against superior talent. ↗

— Carter G. Woodson

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