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When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them. (Confucius)
Study the past, if you would divine the future. View quote
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He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good. View quote
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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. View quote
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When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. View quote
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What the superior person seeks is in themselves. What the mean person seeks is in others. View quote
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. View quote
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Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. View quote
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Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? View quote
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It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them. View quote
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In all things success depends on previous preparation, and without such previous preparation there is sure to be failure. (Confucius)
They must change who would be constant in happiness and wisdom. View quote
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Don't make to others what you don't want them to make to you. View quote
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To be wrong is nothing unless you continue to remember it. View quote
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Never give a sword to a man who can't dance. View quote
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Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. View quote
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The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. View quote
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If you look into your own heart, you find nothing wrong there, what is there to fear. View quote
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Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself. View quote
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Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. View quote
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If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for ten years plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years educate children. (Confucius)
Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws. View quote
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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. View quote
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Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage. View quote
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You cannot open a book without learning something. View quote
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