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Benevolence is one of the distinguishing characters of man.

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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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Avoid Danger Death Myself
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
Sincerity is the way to heaven; to think how to be sincere is the way of man.
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Heaven Men Thinking
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 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
There is a power in everything; it is the job of the artist to determine it and express it.
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Artist Job Power
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
The Tao is near and people seek it far away.
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Effort People Spiritual
The feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom.
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Beginning Feeling Right Wisdom Wrong
Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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Honesty Time Truth
Benevolence is one of the distinguishing characters of man.
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Character Kindness Men
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
So I like life and I like righteousness; if I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go and choose righteousness.
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Choice Justice Right Togetherness
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
The way of learning is none other than finding the lost mind.
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Lost Mindset Way
Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue, and does not admit of assumptions of superiority.
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Character Friendship Men

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