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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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A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.

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He who is harmony with Nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking.

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The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

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Clever talk and domineering manner have little to with being a Man at His Best.

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Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.

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When I walk along with two others, from at least one I will be able to learn.

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They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.

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

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He who keeps danger in mind, is he who will rest safe in his seat; he who keeps ruin in mind, is he who will preserve his interests secure.

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An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

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It's only in winter that the pine and cypress are known to be evergreens.

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Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

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If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.

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The only people who cannot change are the most wise and the most stupid.

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Some are born with knowledge, some derive it from study, and some acquire it only after a painful realization of their ignorance. But the knowledge being possessed, it comes to the same thing. Some study with a natural ease, some from a desire for advantages, and some by strenuous effort. But the achievement being made, it comes to the same thing.

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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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Tzu Chang asked Confucius about jen. Confucius said, "If you can practice these five things with all the people, you can be called jen." Tzu Chang asked what they were. Confucius said, "Courtesy, generosity, honesty, persistence, and kindness. If you are courteous, you will not be disrespected; if you are generous, you will gain everything. If you are honest, people will rely on you. If you are persistent you will get results. If you are kind, you can employ people.

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The funniest people are the saddest once

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