Aphorisms from Shaonian Ge Xing
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Observe the galaxy above your head and the soil beneath your feet. Thus found the law of nature. - "I Ching, Xi Ci, Part 1"
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Similar voices make an echo, similar souls make a strong bond. - "I Ching, Qian, Wenyan"
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A noble one suppresses evil and promotes good, in harmony with the will of Heaven. - "Book of Changes, Great Possession"
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Understanding the discussion of life and death. - "I Ching, Xi Ci, Part 1"
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I handle my life, not heaven or earth. - Classic of West Rising"
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Despite being all-knowing, Despite being generous benevolent men prioritize their loved ones. - "Mencius, Dedication, Part 1"
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A rotten wood will not break if you give up carving it halfway; Even a gold ore breaks if you don't give up. - "Xunzi, Encouraging Learning"
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Grasping knowledge all about hard work. - "Tao Te Ching"
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Trouble comes from dissatisfaction; the greatest sin is greed. The greatest form of joy is to be content. - "Tao Te Ching"
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One does not know how high the sky is without climbing a tall mountain. - "Xunzi, Encouraging Learning"
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Without a kind ambition, those with courage will still fail. - "Huainanzi, Craft of the Ruler"
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Move and stop when needed. Pick the best moment to act. The path ahead will be bright. - "Zhouyi, Gen, Tuan Zhuan"
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Failure won't happen to those who are forever cautious. - "Tao Te Ching"
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A gentleman takes care of others first. - "Book of Rites. Record of the Dykes"
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Content people are strong; those who work hard are ambitious. - "Tao Te Ching"
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Heaven only favors the selfless. - "Tao Te Ching"
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All men around the world are brothers. - "The Analects, Yan Yuan"