The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
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I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I weep For my shadow in the pool Can do better than that.
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If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant if what is said is not what is meant, then what must be done remains undone if this remains undone, morals and art will deteriorate if justice goes astray, the people will stand about in helpless confusion. Hence there must be no arbitrariness in what is said. This matters above everything.
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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