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Ten Signs of the Superior Person
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By Tibetan Master Milarepa
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1. To have little pride and envy is the sign of the superior person.
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2. To have few desires and satisfaction with simple things is the sign
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of the superior person.
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3. To be lacking in hypocrisy and deceit is the sign of the superior person.
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4. To regulate one's conduct in accordance with the law of cause and effect
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as carefully as one would guard the pupils of one's eyes is the sign
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of the superior person.
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5. To be faithful in one's engagement and obligations is the sign of the
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superior person.
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6. To be able to keep alive friendships while regarding all beings with
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impartiality is the sign of the superior person.
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7. To look with pity and without anger upon those who live evilly is the
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sign of the superior person.
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8. To allow others the victory, taking on the defeat, is the sign of the
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superior person.
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9. To differ from the multitude in every thought and deed is the sign of
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the superior person.
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10. To observe faithfully and without pride one's spiritual vows is the sign
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of the superior person.
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