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The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.

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He who goes to the bottom of his own heart knows his own nature; And knowing his own nature, he knows heaven.
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Heart Heaven Philosophy
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
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
Let not a man do what his sense of right bids him not to do, nor desire what it forbids him to desire. This is sufficient. The skillful artist will not alter his measures for the sake of a stupid workman.
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Artist Desire Men Stupidity
A man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.
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Character Existence Men Shame
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
The ways are two: love and want of love. That is all.
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Compassion Love
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
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
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
If the prince of a State love benevolence, he will have no opponent in all the empire.
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Enemy Government Love
Listen to a man’s words and look at the pupil of his eye. How can a man conceal his character?
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Character Eyes Hide Men Word
Evil exists to glorify the good. Evil is negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, becomes good at another time to somebody else.
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Deep Evil Goodness Negative Perspective Philosophy Spiritual
All things are complete within ourselves.
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One Liner Perfection
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational
In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Abundance Money One Liner Scarcity

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