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“A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He…” quote by Confucius — Download Open image

“A gentleman considers justice to be essential in everything. He practices it according to the principles of propriety. He brings it forth in modesty and faithfully completes it. This is indeed a gentleman.”

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Essentials Gentleman Integrity Justice Modesty Practice Principles Propriety

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