The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared … - Confucius

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You have privacy if you retain the effective capacity to misrepresent yourself.

Confucius

The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.

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