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The great person never loses a childlike spirit.

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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
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
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational
If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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King Land Music Rule
In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Abundance Money One Liner Scarcity
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
Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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Honesty Time Truth
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
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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Freedom Hands Mindset One Liner Security
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
Treat your elders as elders, and extend it to the elders of others; treat your young ones as young ones, and extend it to the young ones of others; then you can turn the whole world in the palm of your hand.
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Hands Respect World
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
Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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Equality Heaven People See
Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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Ability Character Men
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

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