"If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself"

Confucius is emphasizing the importance of gaining from others and utilizing their positive qualities as a motivation for one's own development, while likewise recognizing and correcting one's own flaws by observing the unfavorable qualities of those around them. This quote highlights the idea that everyone has something to teach and that a sensible person will continuously seek to learn and improve themselves.