Motto Series -- Sayings of the Sages (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Yuan Yuan, Xiao Rong (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
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A fish is what I desire, and a bear's paw is also what I desire; if I cannot have both, I will give up the fish and choose the bear's paw. Life is what I desire, and righteousness is also what I desire; if I cannot have both, I will give up life and choose righteousness. — Mencius
The orchid grows in the deep forest, not because of no one to appreciate it but because of its fragrance; a gentleman cultivates virtue and integrity, not changing his principles because of poverty. — Zilu
The conversation of a gentleman is like water, while the conversation of a petty person is sweet as nectar; a gentleman speaks to draw near, while a petty person is sweet to sever. — Zhuangzi
A noble spirit cannot be lacking, but arrogance cannot be present. Without a noble spirit, one is near to being a petty person; with arrogance, one cannot be a gentleman. — Zhang Chao