The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose.
ConfuciusThe great mountain must collapse, the mighty beam must break and the wise man wither like a plant.
ConfuciusIn ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere.
ConfuciusThe nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.
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