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The way of the superior man may be compared to what takes place in traveling, when to go to a distance we must first traverse the space that is near, and in ascending a height, when we must begin from the lower ground.

Listen widely to remove your doubts and be careful when speaking about the rest and your mistakes will be few. See much and get rid of what is dangerous and be careful in acting on the rest and your causes for regret will be few. Speaking without fault, acting without causing regret: 'upgrading' consists in this.

Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity.

Transport a handful of earth everyday and you will make a mountain.

Faithfulness and sincerity first of all.

Rotten wood cannot be carved.