The superior man in everything considers righteousness to be essential. He performs it according to the rules of propriety. He brings it forth in humility. He completes it with sincerity. This is indeed a superior man.
君子义以为质，礼以行之，孙以出之，信以成之。君子哉！
Source: The Analects, Wei Ling Gong XV, Chapter 18
Author: Confucius
