"When anger rises, think of the consequences."
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"The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived."
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"The ideal teacher guides his students but does not pull them along; he urges them to go forward and does not suppress them; he opens the way but does not take them to the place."
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"A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?"
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"Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men."
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"Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established"
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"Love is like a spice. It can sweeten your life - however, it can spoil it, too."
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"The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid."
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"Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues."
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"Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it."
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"A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart."
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"Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito."
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"A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake."
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"The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities."
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"Be in harmony, yet be different."
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"It is better to play than do nothing."
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"Heaven means to be one with God."
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"To be fond of learning is near to wisdom."
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"At 15 I set my heart on learning; At 30 I firmly took my stand; At 40 I had no delusions; At 50 I knew the Mandate of Heaven; At 60 my ear was attuned; At 70 I followed my heart's desire without overstepping the boundaries of right."
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"The wheel of fortune turns round incessantly, and who can say to himself, I shall today be uppermost."
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