Do not be envious! For if we envy others, then they in turn will envy us. The evils of envy know no limit

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Prince Shotoku

Every man has his own work.

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Prince Shotoku

Few men are so bad that they cannot be taught their truth.

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Prince Shotoku

Good faith is the foundation of right.

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Prince Shotoku

Let us control ourselves and not be resentful when others disagree with us, for all men have hearts and each heart has its own leanings. The right of others is our wrong, and our right is their wrong.

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Prince Shotoku

The Ministers and officials of the state should make proper behavioUr their first principle.

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Prince Shotoku

Everyone has his biases, and few men are far sighted.

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Prince Shotoku