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There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is...more

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When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

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The gentleman understands what is moral. The small man understands what is profitable.

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Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

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The wise never doubt. The Humane never worry. The brave never fear.

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One who never anticipates deceit or expects duplicity, and yet is the first to recognize such things – is that not a sage indeed?

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I am not one who was born with great wisdom. I love the ancients and diligently seek wisdom among them.

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Am I a man of great wisdom? Hardly! Even when a simple person brings me a question, my mind goes utterly blank, I just thrash it out until I’ve exhaus...more

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When the wind blows,the grass bends.

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Even when walking in the company of two other men, I am bound to be able to learn from them. The good points of the one I copy, the bad points of the ...more

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Nothing is more visible than things hidden; Nothing is more manifest than things minute; Therefore, the superior man should be aware of his aloneness

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Wenn man noch nicht das Leben kennt, wie sollte man den Tod kennen.