What personality traits did the gentry in the pre-Qin period have?

Many excellent personality qualities of China intellectuals are condensed on the gentry in the pre-Qin period, which is closely related to their lofty pursuit of life ideals. It is these pursuits of life ideals and intellectuals' sense of social responsibility that urge them to hone these valuable personality qualities in this complex social environment. Among the outstanding pre-Qin gentry groups depicted in Historical Records, their glorious images are always so dazzling. Some of them are grateful, some bear a grudge, some have the courage to speak out and persuade the king; Some are honest and honest, and are not moved by money; Some have firm beliefs, perseverance and noble spirit.