When the year becomes cold, then we know how the pine and the cypress are the last to lose their leaves.
Confucius, The Analects
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They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.
Confucius, The Analects
Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?
Confucius, The Analects