To be fond of learning is near to wisdom to practice with vigor is near to benevolence and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude. He who knows these three things. (Confucius)

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom to practice with vigor is near to benevolence and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude. He who knows these three things.

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