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The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.

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To lay hold of the mean without taking into account the occasion is like grasping one thing only.
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Oneself Understand
The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute- he simply speaks and does what is right.
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Inspirational Men Simplicity Thinking
If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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King Land Music Rule
The way of truth is like a great road. It is not difficult to know it. The evil is only that men will not seek it.
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Difficult Evil Men Seek
If you let people follow their feelings, they will be able to do good. This is what is meant by saying that human nature is good.
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Deep Feeling Human People Philosophy Spiritual
He who loves others is always loved by them, and he who respects others is always respected by them.
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Love Reaction Respect Treat
Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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Ability Character Men
He who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.
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Himself Love Respect
A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Goodness Man Reality
The feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom.
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Beginning Feeling Right Wisdom Wrong
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
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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Freedom Hands Mindset One Liner Security
Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
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Death Freedom
Evil exists to glorify the good. Evil is negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, becomes good at another time to somebody else.
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Deep Evil Goodness Negative Perspective Philosophy Spiritual
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
The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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Dream Friendship Life Material Memories

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