The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved. Confucius
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This quote is found in the Analects of Confucius and it illustrates the importance of keeping your guard up and remaining vigilant. When you’re not on guard, it’s easy for mistakes to slip through the cracks and lead to disasters. The superior man, however, never relaxes his vigilance, even when he is at rest.

Source: Confucian Analects, The Great Learning The Doctrine Of The Mean

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