If the gentleman is not serious, he will not be respected, and his learning will not be on a firm foundation. He considers loyalty and faithfulness to be fundamental, has no friends who are not like him, and when he has made mistakes, he is not afraid of correcting them.
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The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse.... The nobler sort of man pays special attention to nine points. He is anxious to see clearly, to hear distinctly, to be kindly in his looks, respectful in his demeanor, conscientious in his speech, earnest in his affairs. When in doubt, he is careful to inquire when in anger, he thinks of the consequences when offered an opportunity for gain, he thinks only of his duty.
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Man is born with uprightness. If one loses it, he will be lucky if he escapes with his life.
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Whosesoever you go, go with all your heart.
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What you do not wish done to yourself, do not unto others.
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The gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The small man is biased and can see a question only from one side.
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