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"Sage / Sageness" refers to the highest level of human virtue. It also means the person who possesses such virtue, namely a "saint". Generally, "sage" is contrasted with "wisdom". "Wisdom" is about grasping the "way of humanity", while "sage" is about grasping the "way of heaven". As those with "sage" virtue can understand the "way of heaven", they can interact smoothly in daily life. Citations show that one who listens and understands the principles of virtuous men is a sage who knows the way of heaven, and Confucius is an example of a sage who could seize the opportunities of his time.