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The object of the superior man is truth.

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Watch their actions, observe their motives, examine wherein they dwell content; won't you know what kind of person they are?

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Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

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Heaven sends down its good and evil symbols and wise men act accordingly.

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When three persons work together, each can be the teacher in some aspects

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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 superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.

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A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.

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If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If he is trustworthy in word his fellow men will entrust him with responsibility. If he is quick he will achieve results.

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

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To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.

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See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

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The person who is not strong enough gives up at the halfway point - but you are limiting yourself before even starting.

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Give a man a fish, feed home for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed for a lifetime.

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Exemplary people concern themselves with virtue, small people concern themselves with territory. The ruling class thinks of punishment, the lower classes hope for benevolence.

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Just as lavishness leads easily to presumption, so does frugality to meanness. But meanness is a far less serious fault than presumption.

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Make fair agreements and stick to them

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The superior man sets his person at rest before he moves; he composes his mind before he speaks.

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Let a ruler base his government upon virtuous principles, and he will be like the pole-star, which remains steadfast in its place, while all the host of stars turn towards it

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A heart set on love will do no wrong.

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