To be fond of learning is near to wisdom. To practice with vigor is near to benevolence. To have the feeling of shame is near to courage. He who knows these three things knows how to cultivate his own character. He who knows how to cultivate his own character knows how to govern other men. He who knows how to govern other men knows how to govern the kingdom with all its States and families.
— Confucius Ancient

Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism

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Doctrine of the Mean, Chapter XX

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c. 5th century BCE

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