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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
Incessant falls teach men to reform, and distress rouses their strength. Life springs from calamity, and death from ease.
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Born Fall Men Philosophy Spirituality Spring
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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Avoid Danger Death Myself
Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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Equality Heaven People See
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
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
In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Abundance Money One Liner Scarcity
The Tao is near and people seek it far away.
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Effort People Spiritual
The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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Dream Friendship Life Material Memories
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
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
The great person never loses a childlike spirit.
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Attitude Greatness Person Spirit
Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
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Body Friendship Oneself
The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart.
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Children Greatness Heart Man Wisdom
It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families.
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Authority Difficult Family Government
He who exerts his mind to the utmost knows his nature.
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Himself Mind Nature

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