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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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Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
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Body Friendship Oneself
Human nature is disposed to do good.
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Goodness Human Nature One Liner Spirituality
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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Divine Failure Perfection Philosophy Right
A man must first despise himself, and then others will despise him.
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Hate Men
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
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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Freedom Hands Mindset One Liner Security
If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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King Land Music Rule
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
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
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
The path of duty lies in what is near, and men seek for it in what is remote; the work of duty lies in what is easy, and men seek for it in what is difficult.
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Easy Journey Lying Men Philosophy Seek Way
Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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Honesty Time Truth
The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.
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Happiness Joy Reflection Sincere
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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Evil Heaven Men Reality
The ways are two: love and want of love. That is all.
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Compassion Love
Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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Equality Heaven People See

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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