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Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.

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People can have a long-term life plan only if they know their private property is secure.

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If the king loves music, there is little wrong in the land.

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A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.

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He who attends to his greater self becomes a great man, and he who attends to his smaller self becomes a small man.

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If Confucius wasn't born, the long night would have no bright lamp.

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Only when a man will not do some things is he capable of doing great things.

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I like fish, and I also like bear's paws. If I cannot have the two together, I will let the fish go, and take the bear's paws. So, I like life, and I also like righteousness. If I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go, and choose righteousness.

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Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.

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Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.

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Biography

Nationality: Chinese

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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