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Confucius Quotes: That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.
         

That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.


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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.



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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.



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To See What Is Right And Not Do It Is A Lack Of Courage.



What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.

What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.



Choose a job that you like, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Choose a job that you like, and you will never have to work a day in your life.



An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.



A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.



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