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• Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. -- Confuciu
• The endeavor to understand is the first and only basis of virtue. -- Baruch Spinoza
• Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue. -- Confuciu
• Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. -- Confuciu
• You can tell the whole truth to all of the people every time, and most won't listen.
  Many will misunderstand, a few will comprehend what you are doing and ignore you, and one or two might even listen....