Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards.
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By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top.
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When she walked...she stretched out long and thin like a little tiger, and held her head high to look over the grass as if she were treading the jungle.
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A foolish man proclaimeth his qualifications a wise man keepeth them secret within himself.
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Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
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