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Confucian Quotes
Read the three quotes. Choose one and respond to it. What does the quote tell you about the person who said them?
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. The superior man is modest in speech, but exceeds in actions. No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find the time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.
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Confucian Philosophy
People are naturally good Education is the key to advancement in society To ensure social order, the individual must find and accept his or her proper place in society One should not associate with people who are not upright and moral