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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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Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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Honesty Time Truth
Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
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Duty Responsibility Roots
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
Benevolence is one of the distinguishing characters of man.
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Character Kindness Men
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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Evil Heaven Men Reality
The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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Path Philosophy Truth Way
The ways are two: love and want of love. That is all.
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Compassion Love
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
A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Goodness Man Reality
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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Freedom Hands Mindset One Liner Security
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
Friends are the siblings God never gave us.
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Friendship God
The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart.
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Children Greatness Heart Man Wisdom
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
The people turn in allegiance to Humanity, as surely as water flows downward or as a wild animal takes cover in the wilderness.
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Animal Humanity People Water Wild
The Tao is near and people seek it far away.
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Effort People Spiritual

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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