There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.
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The gentleman has nine cares. In seeing he is careful to see clearly in hearing he is careful to hear distinctly in his looks he is careful to be kind, in his manner to be respectful, in his words to be sincere, in his work to be diligent. When in doubt he is careful to ask for information when angry he has a care for the consequences and when he sees a chance for gain, he thinks carefully whether the pursuits of it would be right.Kung Fu-tzu Confucius
He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.
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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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Man is born with uprightness. If one loses it, he will be lucky if he escapes with his life.
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A gentleman considers what is right The vulgar consider what will pay.
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Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on the surface.
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