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The superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit. — Confucius · 221 BCRighteousness1 quote
The superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit. — Confucius · 221 BCVenality1 quote
The superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit. — Confucius · 221 BC