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There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind.

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First there must be order and harmony within your own mind. Then this order will spread to your family, then to the community, and finally to your entire kingdom. Only then can you have peace and harmony.

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He who keeps danger in mind, is he who will rest safe in his seat; he who keeps ruin in mind, is he who will preserve his interests secure.

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Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.

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Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts.

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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

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There has never been a man mean and at the same time virtuous.

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One dedicated worker is worth a thousand slaves.

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True wisdom is knowing what you don't know

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Past scholars studied to improve themselves; Today's scholars study to impress others.

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Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views antagonized the powerful nobles, who wanted the Duke to be a puppet in their hands. Confucius was exiled from the State of Lu for more than two decades. He lived in the countryside, spreading his teachings.

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The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.

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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on the surface.

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A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, in desiring attaining himself, helps others to attain.

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The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

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Only one who bursts with enthusiasm do I instruct; Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten. If I hold up one corner and you do not come back to me with the other three, I do not continue the lesson.

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The superior man does not mind being in office; all he minds about is whether he has qualities that entitle him to office. He does not mind failing to get recognition; he is too busy doing the things that entitle him to recognition.

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The man of humanity delights in mountains

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A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and faithfully completes it. This is indeed a gentleman.

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