Cultivated people

Confucius said,

Cultivated people have nine thoughts.

• When they look, they think of how to see clearly.
• When they listen, they think of how to hear keenly.
• In regard to their appearance, they think of how to be warm.
• In their demeanor, they think of how to be respectful.
• In their speech, they think of how to be truthful.
• In their work, they think of how to be serious.
• When in doubt, they think of how to pose questions.
• When angry, they think of trouble.
• When they see gain to be had, they think of justice.