"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it." The Analects of Confucius
“For he alone, and no other initiate, knew how easy it was to starve. It was the easiest thing in the world. He did not keep this fact a secret, but no one believed him.” A Hunger Artist
Who but a stupid barbarian could burn so much beauty in his stove and destroy that which he cannot make? Seagull
Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love. (Hays translation) Book I
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