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The higher the opinion a person has of himself, the more unstable is his position; the lower he moves in his selfesteem, the firmer he stands. To be strong, you have to be like water: if there are no obstacles, it flows; if there is an obstacle it stops; if a dam is broken, then it flows further; if a vessel is square, then it has a square form; if
... See moreLeo Tolstoy • A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Se
Yes, I would say that it was innate in me. There’s a Chinese phrase which goes: if you look after yourself, you look after the family, you are loyal to the emperor, the country will succeed. So, the first thing to do is to look after yourself and be a gentleman. That’s a basic requirement. Every individual should try to aspire to be a gentleman.
Janice Heng • One Man's View of the World
To be a good human being is to have a kind of openness to the world, an ability to trust uncertain things beyond your own control, that can lead you to be shattered in very extreme circumstances for which you were not to blame. That says something very important about the human condition of the ethical life: that it is based on a trust in the uncer
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Moral Man and Immoral Society: A Study in Ethics and Politics (Arkosh Politics)
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There’s no question it’s possible to get ahead in life by lying and cheating and generally being awful to other people. This may even be a quick way to the top. But it comes at the expense of not only your self-respect, but your security too. Virtue, on the other hand, as crazy as it might seem, is a far more attainable and sustainable way to succe
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To mould the mind and body. To cultivate a vigorous spirit And through correct and structured training, To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo. To hold in esteem courtesy and honour. To associate with others with sincerity. And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. Thus will one be able: To love one's country and society; To contribu
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Shantideva, the author of The Way of the Bodhisattva,
Dzigar Kongtrul • The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life
This concept of justice, I am persuaded, provides the best possible foundation for social cooperation, benevolence, and mutual aid. Reflecting a commitment to self-responsibility, it fosters the growth of individualism but not of narcissism. It reminds us that other people do not exist to satisfy our needs and wants; they are not our servants, as w
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