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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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Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue, and does not admit of assumptions of superiority.
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Character Friendship Men
Friends are the siblings God never gave us.
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Friendship God
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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Freedom Hands Mindset One Liner Security
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
In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Abundance Money One Liner Scarcity
The great person never loses a childlike spirit.
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Attitude Greatness Person Spirit
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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Dream Friendship Life Material Memories
Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.
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Kindness Men Reputation
If you know that a thing is unrighteous, then use all dispatch in putting an end to it–why wait till next year?
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End Evil Wait Years
Listen to a man’s words and look at the pupil of his eye. How can a man conceal his character?
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Character Eyes Hide Men Word
A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Goodness Man Reality
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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Evil Heaven Men Reality
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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Difficult Hands Lying Warrior
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

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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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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