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Never transgress against public opinion which is in line with righteousness; to do so is to bring everlasting shame on oneself.
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Trying to curry favour with individual is not as good as promoting public morality. Making new friends is not as good as consolidating old friendships. Creating a vainglorious reputation for oneself is not as good as quietly cultivating virtues. Advocating flamboyant behaviour and extraordinary deeds is not as good as acting cautiously in everyday…