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8.6Master Zeng said, “The man to whom one could with equal confidence entrust an orphan not yet fully grown or the sovereignty of a whole State, whom the advent of no emergency however great could upset – would such a one be a true gentleman? He I think would be a true gentleman indeed.”
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Some men claim they are too late in discerning their selfish desires and lack the strength to conquer them.
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If Heaven has not granted me enough happiness I keep increasing my store of virtue to supplement this small portion.
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Do not scramble for favour and profit; do not lag behind in virtue and accomplishments.