The Path is not far from man. When men try to pursue a course, which is far from the common indications of consciousness, this course cannot be considered The Path.
ConfuciusThe Way is not for, but from, man; if we take the Way as something superhuman, beyond man, this is not the real Way.
ConfuciusThe superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this.
ConfuciusA blemish may be removed from a diamond by careful polishing, but evil words once spoken cannot be effaced.
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