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Aloof Quote by Confucius

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“To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.”

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Love's not love When it is mingled with regards that stand Aloof from th' entire point.

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