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Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed.

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

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Great is the man who can overcome the world, but greater still is the man who can overcome himself, for he will have the world spinning on the palm of his hand.

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Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to speak prudently, and to behave worthily.

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Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.

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Know what you know and know that you don't know what you don't know — that is the characteristic of one who knows.

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Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

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Our headstrong passions shut the door of our souls against God.

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A father's and a mother's age must be borne in mind; with joy on the one hand, fear on the other.

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Your eyes are always bigger than your stomach.

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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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In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.

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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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Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.

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In language clarity is everything.

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Good people strengthen themselves ceaselessly

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All men are born good.

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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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Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But if you are not sincere and untrustworthy in your speech, frivolous and careless in your actions, how will you get along even among your own neighbors? When stand, see these principles in front of you; in your carriage see them on the yoke. Then you may be sure to get along.

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