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"To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness"

- Confucius

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This quote implies that there are 5 qualities that a person ought to constantly aim to embody in all scenarios in order to be considered completely virtuous. These qualities are gravity, which refers to severity and dignity; generosity of soul, which suggests having a generous and compassionate nature; sincerity, or sincerity and truthfulness in one's actions and words; earnestness, which refers to being diligent and dedicated to one's objectives; and generosity, which includes being thoughtful and caring towards others. By regularly practicing these 5 qualities, an individual can accomplish a high level of moral quality according to Confucian viewpoint.

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Confucius This quote is written / told by Confucius between 551 BC and 479 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from China. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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