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The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.

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Benevolence is one of the distinguishing characters of man.
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Character Kindness Men
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational
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
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
Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.
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Kindness Men Reputation
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
Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
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Body Friendship Oneself
The way of learning is none other than finding the lost mind.
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Lost Mindset Way
Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
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Death Freedom
A small country cannot contend with a great; the few cannot contend with the many; the weak cannot contend with the strong.
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Country Greatness Strong Weakness
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
The regular path of virtue is to be pursued without any bend, and from no view to emolument.
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Path View Virtue
The way is near, but men seek it afar. It is in easy things, but men seek for it in difficult things.
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Easy Men Philosophy Seek Way
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 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
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

The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.

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