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Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.

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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
Virtue alone is not sufficient for the exercise of government; laws alone cannot carry themselves into practice.
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Alone Enough Exercise Government Law Practice Virtue
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
The great person never loses a childlike spirit.
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Attitude Greatness Person Spirit
By exhaustively examining one’s own mind,one may understand his nature. One who understands his own nature understands Heaven.
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Heaven Mind Nature Understand
The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
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Compassion Feeling Humanity
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
The way of learning is none other than finding the lost mind.
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Lost Mindset Way
The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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Path Philosophy Truth Way
To act without clear understanding, to form habits without investigation, to follow a path all one’s life without knowing where it really leads; such is the behavior of the multitude.
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Act Ignorance Leadership Life Understand
Human nature is good, just as water seeks low ground. There is no man who is not good, just as there is no water that does not flow downward.
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Goodness Human Humanity Men Nature Water
Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence.
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Inspirational Yourself
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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Freedom Hands Mindset One Liner Security
The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart.
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Children Greatness Heart Man Wisdom
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
Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
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Duty Responsibility Roots

Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.

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