Modesty
Modesty creates success. Cosmic, earthly, and karmic laws alter the full and contribute to the modest; man shapes his fate by avoiding boastfulness.
A mountain hidden within the earth. High and low offset each other; the superior man equalizes extremes to create just social conditions.
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An unassuming attitude settles difficult undertakings quickly and simply without raising external resistance.
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Modesty that comes to expression. When an attitude is genuine, it shows in outward behavior with lasting public influence.
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Ruling line. A distinguished man of modesty and merit carries things to conclusion, keeping free of the criticism that dogs fame.
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In a responsible position between a worthy helper and a kindly ruler, show modesty through active interest in your work.
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Modesty is not weak good nature; a leader must take energetic, objective measures without boasting of superiority.
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Genuine modesty sets one to creating order, beginning by marshaling armies against one's own ego and immediate circle.