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He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
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He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it. — Confucius

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Confucius was a Philosopher (-551–-479).

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This quote is attributed to Confucius, a Philosopher.
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Confucius lived from -551 – -479.
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