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The Master said:“The Way is not distant from people.If one pursues the Way in a way that estranges it from human life, it cannot be called the true Way.”
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7.34 The Master said, “As to being a Divine Sage or even a benevolent man, far be it from me to make any such claim. As for unwearying effort to learn and unflagging patience in teaching others, those are merits that I do not hesitate to claim.”
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5.6 The Master gave Qidiao Kai leave to take office, but he replied,”I have not yet sufficiently perfected myself in the virtue of good faith.” The Master was delighted.