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The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

— James Legge

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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.

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Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies,
And Venus sets ere Mercury can rise.

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