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" We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression. "
Confucius
Sorrow
Sink
Oppression
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" One might expect that the families of murder victims would be showered with sympathy and support, embraced by their communities. But in reality they are far more likely to feel isolated, fearful, and ashamed, overwhelmed by grief and guilt, angry at the criminal-justice system, and shunned by their old friends. "
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" A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words. "
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" When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. "
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" In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. "
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" You cannot open a book without learning something. "
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" Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven. "
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" The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. "
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" Badges mean nothing in themselves, but they mark a certain achievement and they are a link between the rich and the poor. For when one girl sees a badge on a sister Scout's arm, if that girl has won the same badge, it at once awakens an interest and sympathy between them. "
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" Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. "
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Extent
Know
" When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge. "
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" Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. "
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" If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself. "
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I Am
" Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure. "
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" To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced. "
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" A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies. "
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" Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire. "
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" When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself. "
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