Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
MENCIUSHe who goes to the bottom of his own heart knows his own nature; And knowing his own nature, he knows heaven.
More Mencius Quotes
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The tendency of mans nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downward.
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A man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.
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It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families.
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There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.
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The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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He who goes to the bottom of his own heart knows his own nature; And knowing his own nature, he knows heaven.
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The foundation of the world lies in the nation. The foundation of the nation lies in the family. The foundation of the family lies in the individual.
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Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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Listen to a man’s words and look at the pupil of his eye. How can a man conceal his character?
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Those who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.
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I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.
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The great person never loses a childlike spirit.
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If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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Friends are the siblings God never gave us.
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Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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