person of lofty virtue; man of noble character; perfect person; saint
the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances; the wise are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and correct them; the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor
the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)
gentleman; man of learning and virtue
a wise man changes his mind, a fool never; the wise adapt themselves to changed circumstances; the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor
clivia (esp. drooping clivia, Clivia nobilis); Kaffir lily (Clivia miniata)
a true gentleman is well-rounded
Rangoon creeper (Quisqualis indica)
a wise man keeps wide company; a fool joins a clique