The gentleman is always serious and sincere.
Confucian philosopher
Xunzi, Chapter 3, 'On Self-Cultivation'
c. 3rd century BCE
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"The nature of man is such that he is born with a fondness for profit."
Controversial"The gentleman is not anxious when he fails, nor proud when he succeeds."
Strange & Unusual"Heaven has its constant ways. It does not exist for the sake of a Yao or a Jie. Respond to it with good order, and good fortune will result. Respond to it with disorder, and misfortune will result."
Humorous"The Way is not far from man; when a man practices the Way, he is near to it."
Humorous"The gentleman knows that what is incomplete and unrefined does not deserve praise."
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