According to
the character of the Master in the Analects by Confucius, the superior
person has many specific qualities. For instance, they are defined by acting rather than
speaking, and they only speak in ways that are faithful to actions they have taken. The superior
person is also described as being "catholic" rather than "partisan," and a
person who is partisan rather than catholic is described as a mean person.
Catholic, in this sense, does not refer to the religion Catholicism but rather means
"universal." The Master is saying that the superior person does not take sides but
rather considers all positions. The superior person is also described as someone who has virtue
and considers law in their actions, as opposed to valuing comfort and rewards. These are just a
few of the characteristics of a superior person according to Confucius.
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