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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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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
Never lose your child’s heart.
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Children Heart One Liner
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
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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Greatness Men
The tendency of mans nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downward.
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Flow Human Nature Water
People are eager to comment on something when they themselves are not in the situation of doing it.
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Advice People Talk
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
Friends are the siblings God never gave us.
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Friendship God
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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Evil Heaven Men Reality
A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Goodness Man Reality
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 feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom.
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Beginning Feeling Right Wisdom Wrong
Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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Ability Character Men
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

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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