The Master said, 'A man who is not a man of benevolence—what has he to do with ceremonies? A man who is not a man of benevolence—what has he to do with music?'
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
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"The Master said, 'The superior man, extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right.'"
Humorous"If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself."
Strange & Unusual"A good man is not a complete vessel."
Strange & Unusual"The Master said, 'The superior man is not an implement.'"
Humorous"The superior man, in the world, does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything; what is right he will follow."
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