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Boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination.

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The superior man extensively studies literature and restrains himself with the rules of propriety. Thus he will not violate the Way.

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Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established.

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Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

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Let a man be stimulated by poetry, established by the rules of propriety, and perfected by music.

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The superior man, extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right.

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Born: September 28, 551 BC
Died: 479 BC (aged 72)
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