Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views antagonized the powerful nobles, who wanted the Duke to be a puppet in their hands. Confucius was exiled from the State of Lu for more than two decades. He lived in the countryside, spreading his teachings.
ConfuciusLearn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
ConfuciusWhen superiors are fond of showing their humanity, inferiors try to outstrip one another in their practice of it.
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