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Small: In antiquity the sage kings recognized that mens nature is bad and that their tendencies were not being correc
Xun Kuang
"In antiquity the sage kings recognized that men's nature is bad and that their tendencies were not being corrected and their lawlessness controlled"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if ones desires are many, what harm would th
Xun Kuang
"If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order?"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: If the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious and sharp, moderate them in you
Xun Kuang
"If the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious and sharp, moderate them in your activity and rest"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction
Xun Kuang
"If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity
Xun Kuang
"If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther
Xun Kuang
"I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving
Xun Kuang
"Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: Human nature is what Heaven supplies
Xun Kuang
"Human nature is what Heaven supplies"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they follow these inclinations, they will s
Xun Kuang
"Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they follow these inclinations, they will struggle and snatch from each other, and inclinations to defer or yield will die"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity
Xun Kuang
"Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and c
Xun Kuang
"A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: A person is born with desires of the eyes and ears, and a liking for beautiful sights and sounds. If he gives
Xun Kuang
"A person is born with desires of the eyes and ears, and a liking for beautiful sights and sounds. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to immorality and lack of restriction, and any ritual principles and propriety will be abandoned"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: A person is born with a liking for profit
Xun Kuang
"A person is born with a liking for profit"
Xun Kuang, Philosopher
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Small: The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general
Sun Tzu
"The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution
Sun Tzu
"The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: When you enjoy what you do, work becomes play
Martin Yan
"When you enjoy what you do, work becomes play"
Martin Yan, Celebrity
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Small: Why is America such a great country. It is because we stand united
Martin Yan
"Why is America such a great country. It is because we stand united"
Martin Yan, Celebrity
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Small: The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man
Sun Tzu
"The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the
Sun Tzu
"The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: You dont have to show people how successful you are
Martin Yan
"You don't have to show people how successful you are"
Martin Yan, Celebrity
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Small: The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to
Sun Tzu
"The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calami
Sun Tzu
"Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Opportunities multiply as they are seized
Sun Tzu
"Opportunities multiply as they are seized"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent of all rewards non
Sun Tzu
"Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent; of all rewards none more liberal than those given to secret agents; of all matters none is more confidential than those relating to secret operations"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achi
Sun Tzu
"Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories
Sun Tzu
"Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: You have to believe in yourself
Sun Tzu
"You have to believe in yourself"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce
Sun Tzu
"When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win
Sun Tzu
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence
Sun Tzu
"To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence supreme excellence consists in breaking the
Sun Tzu
"To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemys strategy
Sun Tzu
"Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he
Sun Tzu
"Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare
Sun Tzu
"There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Secret operations are essential in war upon them the army relies to make its every move
Sun Tzu
"Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys look on them as your
Sun Tzu
"Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles
Sun Tzu
"If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near
Sun Tzu
"If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches if their li
Sun Tzu
"If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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Small: If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril
Sun Tzu
"If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril"
Sun Tzu, Philosopher
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