The superior man is watchful over himself when alone.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
Doctrine of the Mean, Chapter 1
c. 5th century BCE
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Humorous"Women and people of low birth are very hard to deal with. If you are friendly with them, they get out of hand, and if you keep your distance, they resent it."
Controversial"Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. Then no friends will be unlike yourself."
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