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When I am with others, they are my teachers. I can select their good points and follow them, and select their bad points and avoid them.

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A man without persistence will never make a good shaman or a good physician.

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Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.

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The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.

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Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

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Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

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Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

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The superior man is universally minded and no partisan. The inferior man is a partisan and not universal.

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Knowing what's correct and not doing it, it's the worst cowardice.

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If a man sets his heart on benevolence he will be free from evil.

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Future generation is the most important thing.

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Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

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There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.

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Earnest in practicing the ordinary virtues, and careful in speaking about them, if, in his practice, he has anything defective, the superior man dares not but exert himself; and if, in his words, he has any excess, he dares not allow himself such license.

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An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

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Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

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As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.

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The superior man, while his parents are alive, reverently nourishes them; and, when they are dead, reverently sacrifices to them. His thought to the end of his life is how not to disgrace them.

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It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.

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When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.

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