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Benign Quote by Confucius

“While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes…” quote by Confucius — Download Open image

“While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment.”

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