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If every person made a habit of looking upon everything as flawless, then everything in the world would naturally become perfect.
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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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If you are able to keep quiet in a noiseless place, that kind of quietness does not count for much; only the quietness that is obtained from hard work accords completely with man’s nature.
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When at leisure do not let precious time slip idly by. You will discover the great value of such advice in your busy days.
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The poor man sweeps his floor until it is spotless. The poor woman combs her hair until it is neat and tidy. Neither produces a wonderful sight, but these actions bespeak a sensibility of elegance.
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An unruly horse can still be ridden after taming. Melted metals from the smelting furnace are returned to the mould.
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Repeatedly tempering oneself through the interchange of weal and woe enables one to attain long-term blessings.
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To conquer the demons, you must first conquer the perversity in your own heart. Once you have done that, the demons will cower and be at your command.