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The Ten Signs of a Superior Man


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The Ten Signs of a Superior Man
Attributed to Great Guru Gampopa.

 (1) To have little pride and envy is the sign of a
superior man.

 (2) To have but few desires and to be satisfied 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 guards 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] regards 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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