无恒产而有恒心者，惟士为能。

- 《孟子-梁惠王上》

Of men without property only scholars can be morally consistent.

- 《Mencius: King Liang Hui, Book 1》

士穷不失义，达不离道。

- 《孟子-尽心上》

Scholars will not abandon justness in adversity, nor will they deviate from their principles when in good fortune.

- 《Mencius: Best Efforts, Book 1》