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" If Confucius wasn't born, the long night would have no bright lamp. "
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" A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time. "
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" I like fish, and I also like bear's paws. If I cannot have the two together, I will let the fish go, and take the bear's paws. So, I like life, and I also like righteousness. If I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go, and choose righteousness. "
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" Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness. "
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" Let not a man do what his sense of right bids him not to do, nor desire what it forbids him to desire. This is sufficient. The skillful artist will not alter his measures for the sake of a stupid workman. "
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