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The Analects, Book IV, Ch. 17 (trans. James Legge)

By Confucius

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“When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.”

Confucius

The Analects, Book IV, Ch. 17 (trans. James Legge)

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