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"If I have a piece of jade and people say it is just an ordinary stone, this does no harm to the jade. If I have a stone and people say it is a piece of jade, this does not add to the stone."

"The problem with people is that they are clear when it comes to holding others responsible but dull when it comes to holding themselves responsible; they often claim too much and fall short when it comes to action."