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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.

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 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
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
One who believes all of a book would be better off without books.
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Believe Book
There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.
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Greatness Sincere
It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families.
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Authority Difficult Family Government
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
Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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Equality Heaven People See
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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Evil Heaven Men Reality
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 constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.
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Himself Love Respect
There is a power in everything; it is the job of the artist to determine it and express it.
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Artist Job Power
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 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
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
Human nature is disposed to do good.
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Goodness Human Nature One Liner Spirituality

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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