By the ruler's cultivation of his own character, the duties of universal obligation are set forth. By honoring men of virtue and talents, he is preserved from errors of judgment.
Confucius
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.
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See what a man does.<br/>Mark his motives.<br/>Examine in which things he rests.<br/>How can a man conceal his character?<br/>How can a man conceal his character?
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The administration of government lies in getting proper men. Such men are to be got by means of the ruler's own character. That character is to be cultivated by his treading in the ways of duty. And the treading those ways of duty is to be cultivated by the cherishing of benevolence.
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When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
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To no one but the Son of Heaven does it belong to order ceremonies, to fix the measures, and to determine the written characters.
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