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All things are already complete in us. There is no greater delight than to be conscious of right within us. If one strives to treat others as he would be treated by them, he shall not fail to come near the perfect life.

Mencius

Those who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.
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Greatness Men
There is a power in everything; it is the job of the artist to determine it and express it.
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Artist Job Power
If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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King Land Music Rule
In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Abundance Money One Liner Scarcity
When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.
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Force Heart Men Power Resistance
Sincerity is the way to heaven.
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Heaven Sincere
The sole concern of learning is to seek one’s original heart.
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Heart Learning Seek
Only those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.
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Destiny Development Heaven Mindset
The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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Path Philosophy Truth Way
Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
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Duty Responsibility Roots
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational
The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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Dream Friendship Life Material Memories
Human nature is disposed to do good.
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Goodness Human Nature One Liner Spirituality
Men must be decided on what they will not do, and then they are able to act with vigor in what they ought to do.
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Decision Men Vigor
Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.
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Kindness Men Reputation
He who goes to the bottom of his own heart knows his own nature; And knowing his own nature, he knows heaven.
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Heart Heaven Philosophy

All things are already complete in us. There is no greater delight than to be conscious of right within us. If one strives to treat others as he would be treated by them, he shall not fail to come near the perfect life.

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All things are already complete in us. There is no greater delight than to be conscious of right within us. If one strives to treat others as he would be treated by them, he shall not fail to come near the perfect life.

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