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When things are investigated, then true knowledge is achieved; when true knowledge is achieved, then the will becomes sincere; when the will is sincere, then the heart is set right ; when the heart is set right, then the personal life is cultivated; when the personal life is cultivated, then the family life is regulated; when the family life is regulated, then the national life is orderly; and when the national life is orderly, then there is peace in this world.
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Action(s)
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Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.
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Anger
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When anger rises, think of the consequences.
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Animals
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Mankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.
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Beauty
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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Change
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They must change who would be constant in happiness and wisdom.
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To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hearts right.
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Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
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Character
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To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude. He who knows these three things
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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
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To see what is right, and not do it, is want of courage, or of principle.
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Confidence
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The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
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Conscience
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If you look into your own heart, you find nothing wrong there, what is there to fear?
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Control
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He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
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Cowardice/Weakness
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To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.
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Evil
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To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
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Example
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What you do not want others to do to you, do not do to others.
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Excess
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To go too far is as bad as to fall short.
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Failure
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A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.
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Fame
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I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.
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Family
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It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.
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The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
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The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.
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Fate & Destiny
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Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
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The wheel of fortune turns round incessantly, and who can say to himself, I shall today be uppermost.
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Books by and about Confucius