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The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.


Confucius

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SIMON SINEK The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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LAO TZU A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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Are dim with the blood of the hearts thou hast sold;
Thy home may be lo...
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EVAN OSNOS It (the gold medal) is the most precious medal I've got
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As we wave our goodbyes,
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TERESA OF AVILA Jade should be China's national stone.
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EVAN OSNOS Cam was sitting on the bed, still clothed. His head was lowered, hands braced on his knees in the po...
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