The people may be made to follow a path of action, but they may not be made to understand it.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"The Master said, 'What I want to avoid is fixed ideas, obstinacy, narrow-mindedness, and egoism.'"
Humorous"It is man that can make the Way great, and not the Way that can make man great."
Strange & Unusual"The gentleman is not concerned that he is not acknowledged, but rather that he should do something worthy of being acknowledged."
Strange & Unusual"The superior man does not even for the space of a single meal act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it."
Strange & Unusual"To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it."
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