"The determined scholar and the man of..." - Quote by Confucius
The determined scholar and the man of virtue will not seek to live at the expense of injuring their virtue. They will even sacrifice their lives to preserve their virtue complete.
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“To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.”
“If you want to change the world, first change your heart.”
“What you dislike in your superiors, avoid doing to your inferiors. What you dislike in your inferiors, avoid doing when working for your superiors. What you hate in those who are in front of you, do not do to those behind you.”
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“If happiness is activity in accordance with excellence, it is reasonable that it should be in accordance with the highest excellence.”