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The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.

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Therefore only through education does one come to be dissatisfied with his own knowledge, and only through teaching others does one come to realize the uncomfortable inadequacy of his knowledge. Being dissatisfied with his own knowledge, one then realizes that the trouble lies with himself, and realizing the uncomfortable inadequacy of his knowledger.

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Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.

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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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All the darkness in the world can't put out the light of one candle.

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Grieve not that men do not know you; grieve that you do not know men.

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There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them; the lowest is being able simply to support them.

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I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.

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Respect yourself and others will respect you.

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From a grain of sand in the Pearl comes.

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The demands that a great man makes are on himself; those of a petty man are upon others.

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When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.

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A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. If you are generous, you will gain everything.

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Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving

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A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

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He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.

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To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

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If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.

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Those who are firm, enduring, simple and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue.

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Let every man consider virtue as what devolves on himself. He may not yield the performance of it even to his teacher.

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