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A man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.

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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
Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
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Duty Responsibility Roots
He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Choice Himself Rich
The foundation of the world lies in the nation. The foundation of the nation lies in the family. The foundation of the family lies in the individual.
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Confidence Family Foundation Nation World
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational
Never lose your child’s heart.
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Children Heart One Liner
The feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom.
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Beginning Feeling Right Wisdom Wrong
Those who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.
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Greatness Men
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
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 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
Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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Ability Character Men
One who believes all of a book would be better off without books.
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Believe Book
The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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Dream Friendship Life Material Memories
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
The sole concern of learning is to seek one’s original heart.
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Heart Learning Seek

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