On having the thoughts sincere. This is called self-enjoyment. Therefore, the superior man must be watchful over himself when he is alone. There is no evil to which the mean man, dwelling retired, will not proceed, but when he sees a superior man, he instantly tries to disguise himself, concealing his evil, and displaying what is good. Therefore, the superior man must be watchful over himself when he is alone.
Riches adorn a house, and virtue adorns the person.
The mind is expanded, and the body is at ease. Therefore, the superior man must make his thoughts sincere. On personal cultivation as dependent on the rectification of the mind. If a man be under the influence of passion, he will be incorrect in his conduct. He will be the same, if he is under the influence of terror, or under the influence of fond regard, or under that of sorrow and distress.