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You can help others shoulder the blame for faults, but you cannot share the kudos of achievement with others. Sharing the kudos of achievement with others leads to mutual jealousy.
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When driving out venal officials and flattering courtiers, it is vital to allow them some way of escape.
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It would be harmful for someone to cover up his bad deeds, or publicise his good behaviour.
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A man should beware of reaching too high a position, for he might bring danger upon himself.
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There should be no ambiguity as regards others’ merits and failures. Otherwise, people will become slack and cease to strive to advance.
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The fickleness of human relationships is more striking among the rich than among the poor.
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If there is beauty there must be ugliness. If I do not boast of my beauty, how can anyone call me ugly?
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The father is kind to his children. The children are filial to their parents. Elder brothers cherish younger brothers, who in tum respect their elder brothers. Even if such conduct reaches the acme of perfection, it is no more than what ought to be done; it is not a matter of gratitude.