True Man
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The True Man embraces virtue and is infused with harmony, following along with the world. They use Heaven to deal with man, not the other way around. Only the True Man is capable of escaping both external and internal punishment.
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“Embracing virtue, infused with harmony, he follows along with the world – this is what is called the True Man. He leaves wisdom to the ants, takes his cue from the fishes, leaves willfulness to the mutton.”
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