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Confucius on Character

551 BC–479 BC China

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A man's character is formed by the Odes, developed by the Rites and perfected by music.

The Master [Confucius] said, 'In his errors a man is true to type. Observe the errors and you will know the man.'

To be able to practise five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue ... gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

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