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There is a power in everything it is the job of the artist to determine it and express it.

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Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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A man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.
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Only those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.
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If you love men and they are unfriendly, look into your love if you rule men and they are unruly, look into your wisdom if you are courteous to them and they do not respond, look into your courtesy. If what you do is vain, always seek within.
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Sincerity is the way to heaven to think how to be sincere is the way of man.
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A small country cannot contend with a great the few cannot contend with the many the weak cannot contend with the strong
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