from Analects of Confucius, Book 4

Question

Chapter 11

The Master said, "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."

Chapter 12

The Master said, "He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against."

Question
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superior person

inferior person

thinks of virue
think of what is lawful
thinks of favors done for him
acts in a selfish way

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Answer 1

Sure! Here’s how the descriptions match with the terms based on the passage from the Analects of Confucius:

Superior person:

• thinks of virtue
• thinks of what is lawful

Inferior person:

• thinks of favors done for him
• acts in a selfish way

You can drag these phrases to the corresponding inputs as needed.