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Gampopa (Dvagpo-Lharje)
XVI. The Ten Signs of a Superior Man
(1) To have but little pride and envy is the sign of a superior man.
(2) To have but few desires and satisfaction with simple things is the sign of a superior man.
(3) To be lacking in hypocrisy and deceit is the sign of a superior man.
(4) To regulate one’s conduct in accordance with the law of cause and effect as carefully as one guardeth the pupils of one’s eyes is the sign of a superior man.
(5) To be faithful to one’s engagements and obligations is the sign of a superior man.
(6) To be able to keep alive friendships while one [at the same time] regardeth all beings with impartiality is the sign of a superior man.
(7) To look with pity and without anger upon those who live evilly is the sign of a superior man.
(8) To allow unto others the victory, taking unto oneself the defeat, is the sign of a superior man.
(9) To differ from the multitude in every thought and action is the sign of a superior man.
(10) To observe faithfully and without pride one’s vows of chastity and piety is the sign of a superior man.
These are The Ten Signs Of A Superior Man. Their opposites are The Ten Signs Of An Inferior Man.
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