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The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.

Mencius

Never has there been one possessed of complete sincerity who did not move others. Never has there been one who had not sincerity who was able to move others.
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Ability Change Sincere
The Tao is near and people seek it far away.
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Effort People Spiritual
The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
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Compassion Feeling Humanity
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
Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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Ability Character Men
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
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
In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Abundance Money One Liner Scarcity
The great person never loses a childlike spirit.
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Attitude Greatness Person Spirit
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
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
Sincerity is the way to heaven.
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Heaven Sincere
The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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Dream Friendship Life Material Memories
A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Goodness Man Reality
The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.
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Difficult Hands Lying Warrior

The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.

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