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I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.

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By exhaustively examining one’s own mind,one may understand his nature. One who understands his own nature understands Heaven.
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Heaven Mind Nature Understand
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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Evil Heaven Men Reality
The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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Path Philosophy Truth Way
Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
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Body Friendship Oneself
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
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 learning is none other than finding the lost mind.
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Lost Mindset Way
A man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.
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Character Existence Men Shame
The foundation of the world lies in the nation. The foundation of the nation lies in the family. The foundation of the family lies in the individual.
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Confidence Family Foundation Nation World
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
The way is near, but men seek it afar. It is in easy things, but men seek for it in difficult things.
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Easy Men Philosophy Seek Way
Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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Honesty Time Truth
The tendency of mans nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downward.
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Flow Human Nature Water
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational
Let not a man do what his sense of right bids him not to do, nor desire what it forbids him to desire. This is sufficient. The skillful artist will not alter his measures for the sake of a stupid workman.
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Artist Desire Men Stupidity
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

I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.

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