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When a family member makes a mistake, one must not fly into a rage; nor should one gloss over the mistake as if nothing had happened.
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Striving to get on in the world without keeping some distance from it is like trying to shake the dirt off your clothes while shrouded by dust, or like washing your feet in a mud puddle.
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On a narrow path, step aside one pace so that others may pass. When treated to fine food, offer some of it to your fellow diners.
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An old woman was friendly with her neighbor, a young wife, whose mother-in-law suspected her of stealing some meat and wanted to drive her away.