He is earnest in what he is doing, and careful in his speech.He is earnest in what he is doing, and careful in his speech.

— Confucius

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Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

— Confucius

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Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?

— Confucius

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A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.

— Confucius

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Such a person may be said indeed to love to learn.Such a person may be said indeed to love to learn.

— Confucius

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Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

— Confucius

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When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.

— Confucius

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There must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity.There must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity.

— Confucius

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Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?

— Confucius

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Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?

— Confucius

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