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The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.: Aesop (620 BC - 560 BC), The Eagle and the Arrow
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If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
[The superior man] acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
The superior man...does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything; what is right he will follow.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
The cautious seldom err.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
The man of virtue makes the difficulty to be overcome his first business, and success only a subsequent consideration.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
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I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC), The Confucian Analects
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