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Study the past, if you would divine the future.

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Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.

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The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man cherishes justice, the lower type of man cherishes the hope of favors to be received.

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There are three friendships which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Friendship with the upright; friendship with the sincere; and friendship with the man of much observation: these are advantageous. Friendship with the man of specious airs; friendship with the insinuatingly soft; and friendship with the glib-tongued: these are injurious.

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A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?

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The virtuous man is driven by responsibility, the non-virtuous man is driven by profit.

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The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.

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If proper in their own conduct, what difficulty would they have in governing? But if not able to be proper in their own conduct, how can they demand such conduct from others?

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Those whose courses are different cannot lay plans for one another.

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To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.

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A blemish may be removed from a diamond by careful polishing, but evil words once spoken cannot be effaced.

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Clever talk can confound the workings of virtue, just as small impatiences can confound great projects.

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Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill one. Care not for being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note.

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Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

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The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

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All men are born good.

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Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

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The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability

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