"The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has."

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"The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has."

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"If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself."

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