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The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, h...more

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The superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell.

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Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

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The object of the superior man is truth.

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For this reason the gentleman will employ a man on a distant mission and observe his degree of loyalty, will employ him close at hand and observe his ...more

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The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest success only comes later.

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The noble-minded worry about their lack of ability, not about people’s failure to recognize their ability.