The Trusted Sage

The sage has nine wishes.
In seeing, he wishes to see clearly.
In hearing, he wishes to hear distinctly.
In his expression, he wishes to be warm.
In his appearance, he wishes to be respectful.
In his speech, he wishes to be sincere.
In business, he wishes to be serious.
When in doubt, he wishes to inquire further.
When angry, he wishes to examine
and resolve the resultant difficulties.
And when he sees an opportunity for a gain,
he wishes to think of righteousness.

Confucius (551-479 BC)
Confucian Analects, XVI.10