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The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. ↗

— Confucius

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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. ↗

— Confucius

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The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort. ↗

— Confucius

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The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue. ↗

— Confucius

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A man who is 'of sound mind' is one who keeps the inner madman under lock and key. ↗

— Paul Valery

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Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs. ↗

— Confucius

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The object of the superior man is truth. ↗

— Confucius

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I went through so many things personally, emotionally and mentally during that time off that I know that I'm better for it now and I think I'm a better athlete because of that. ↗

— Libby Trickett

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The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later. ↗

— Confucius

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Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. ↗

— William Congreve

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