The whole work and achievement of the learner, first perfecting His knowledge, then attracting by his fame like-minded individuals, and finally complete in himself.

1. The Master said, "Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?

2. "Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?

3. "Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?"

Text source: Lun Yu, The Confucian Analects. Translated by James Legge.

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