Chinese quotes flashcard

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Ancient kings had perfect virtue and all-embracing conduct, in accord with all under heaven.

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Confucianism

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In a wise ruler's state, laws act as teachings, not books.

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Legalism

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Colors blind, sounds deafen, flavors numb, thoughts weaken, desires wither.

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Daoism

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Four moral duties: serve parents, sovereign, siblings, and friends as expected in return. Not fulfilled in life.

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Confucianism

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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace.

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Daoism

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A dull blade must be ground and whetted to be sharp. Human nature, being evil, needs justice for order.

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Legalism

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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

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Daoism

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I owe it to myself to return to my root, to my simplicity.

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Daoism

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Not born with knowledge, but fond of antiquity and earnest in seeking it.

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Confucianism