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title: "3 Contrary Character Quotes by 2 authors"
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> [“When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/confucius/when-we-see-men-of-a-contrary-character-we-should-turn-inwards-and/)

[Confucius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/confucius/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3d3/confucius-164_contrary_when-we-see-men-of-a-contrary-character_2256015.jpg)

> [When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/confucius/when-we-see-persons-of-worth-we-should-think-of-equaling-them-when-we/)

[Confucius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/confucius/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0a4/confucius-164_character_when-we-see-persons-of-worth-we-should-t_2863762.jpg)

> [In the common run of mankind, for one that is wise and good you find ten of a contrary character.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joseph-addison/in-the-common-run-of-mankind-for-one-that-is-wise-and-good-you-find/)

[Joseph Addison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-addison/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2d/joseph-addison-377_character_in-the-common-run-of-mankind-for-one-tha_3071189.png)

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