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The sun, which passeth through pollutions and itself remains as pure as before.
-- Francis Bacon (1561-1626) -- Advancement of Learning, Book ii...
The superfluous, a very necessary thing. -- Francis M.
Voltaire (1694-1778) -- Le Mondain, Line 21...
The superiority of some men is mere local. They are great because their associates are little.
-- Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)...
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
-- Confuciu...
The superior man changes like a panther. The inferior man molts in the face.
Starting brings misfortune. To remain persevering brings good fortune....
The superior man has neither anxiety nor fear. -- Cervante
The superior man is distressed by the limitation of his ability
he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability he has. -- Confuciu...
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. -- Confuciu
The superior man rises by lifting others. -- Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899)
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
-- Confucius (551-479 B.C.)...

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