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1815–1897 Scotland
James Legge (20 December 1815 – 29 November 1897) was a Scottish sinologist, missionary, and scholar, best known as an early and prolific translator of Classical Chinese texts into English.
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The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
The Master standing by a stream, said, "It passes on just like this, not ceasing day or night!"
When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers. I will select their good qualities and follow them, their bad qualities and avoid them.
When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
The Master said, [...] "Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles." [...] "Have no friends not equal to yourself." [...] "When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them."
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