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A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.

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The Master said, “Wealth and honor are things that all people desire, and yet unless they are acquired in the proper way I will not abide them. Povert...more

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The Master said, “A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashamed merely of shabby clothing or modest meals is not...more

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The gentleman understands what is moral. The small man understands what is profitable.

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Poor food and water for dinner, a bent arm for a pillow – that is where joy resides. For me, wealth and renown without honor are nothing but drifting ...more

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Nothing is more visible than things hidden; Nothing is more manifest than things minute; Therefore, the superior man should be aware of his aloneness

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It is when those who are not strong enough have made some moderate amount of progress that they fail and give up...

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If your desire is for good, the people will be good.

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What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.

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He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.