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.

見賢思齊焉;見不賢而內自省也。

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James Legge, translation (1893) | Dim Cheuk Lau translation (1979) | When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points. | As quoted in Liberating Faith : Religious Voices for Justice, Peace, and Ecological Wisdom (2003) by Roger S. Gottlieb, p. 24

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