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... Manure in agriculture are based upon the same principle , and can not deviate from the laws of Physics . For this reason , any one , who is behaving himself favourably in the human society , has attained his success either through a ...
... Manure in agriculture are based upon the same principle , and can not deviate from the laws of Physics . For this reason , any one , who is behaving himself favourably in the human society , has attained his success either through a ...
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In undertaking any thing , honourable men will become perplexed , if they take precedence over others ; while if they keep themselves behind others they will be successful ; and in all things they should aim at utility .
In undertaking any thing , honourable men will become perplexed , if they take precedence over others ; while if they keep themselves behind others they will be successful ; and in all things they should aim at utility .
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When one keeps oneself behind others , one will be successful ; for there is constancy in his conduct . Kon admits things of every variety and has beneficial influences . The principle of Kon is characterized by obedience .
When one keeps oneself behind others , one will be successful ; for there is constancy in his conduct . Kon admits things of every variety and has beneficial influences . The principle of Kon is characterized by obedience .
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Advantageous to wade a large river ” —this phrase means that an advance will be successful . Interpretation . A cloud ascending up to the heaven is [ the emblem of ] Ju ; and honourable men accordingly feast and enjoy themselves .
Advantageous to wade a large river ” —this phrase means that an advance will be successful . Interpretation . A cloud ascending up to the heaven is [ the emblem of ] Ju ; and honourable men accordingly feast and enjoy themselves .
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“ Blissfull and perfectly lucky ' means , the success of this marriage will produce a great blessing in both countries , by and by . ” On hearing this , the ambassador indulged in a meditation for some time , and then clapping his hands ...
“ Blissfull and perfectly lucky ' means , the success of this marriage will produce a great blessing in both countries , by and by . ” On hearing this , the ambassador indulged in a meditation for some time , and then clapping his hands ...
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| Title | The Takashima Ekidan |
| Authors | 嘉右衛門·高島, Shigetake Sugiura |
| Publisher | Keigyōsha, 1893 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | 20 Oct 2008 |
| Length | 317 pages |
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