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When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we…
Quote byJames Legge · 1815–1897
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Confucian Analects, Bk. 4, Ch. 17 (p. 45).
English (original)
When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
— James Legge
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