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- The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
- Love is like a spice. It can sweeten your life - however, it can spoil it, too.
- Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?
- There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life -reciprocity.
- If we don't know life, how can we know death?
- You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?
- If a man in the morning hear the right way, he may die in the evening without regret.
- 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 man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who…
- Heaven gives long life to the just and the intelligent.
- For benefits return benefits; for injuries return justice without any admixture of revenge.
- When abroad, behaveto everyone as if interviewing an honored guest; in directing the people, act as if you were assisting at a great sacrafice; DO…
- Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws.
- Man is born with uprightness. If one loses it, he will be lucky if he escapes with his life.
- Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.
- We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can…
- Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others.
- The man who loves his job never works a day in his life.
- If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves.
- While you are not able to serve men, how can you serve spirits of the dead...While you do not know life, how can you know…
- Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not…
- If a man remembers what is right at the sign of profit, is ready to lay down his life in the face of danger, and…
- The superior man, while his parents are alive, reverently nourishes them; and, when they are dead, reverently sacrifices to them. His thought to the end…
- Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
- Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
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