By exhaustively examining one’s own mind,one may understand his nature. One who understands his own nature understands Heaven.
MENCIUSBy exhaustively examining one’s own mind,one may understand his nature. One who understands his own nature understands Heaven.
MENCIUSMankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
MENCIUSThe way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
MENCIUSFriendship is one mind in two bodies.
MENCIUSHe who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
MENCIUSOnly those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.
MENCIUSThe way of learning is none other than finding the lost mind.
MENCIUSA man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.
MENCIUSThe 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.
MENCIUSMen must be decided on what they will not do, and then they are able to act with vigor in what they ought to do.
MENCIUSThe way is near, but men seek it afar. It is in easy things, but men seek for it in difficult things.
MENCIUSTruth uttered before its time is dangerous.
MENCIUSThe tendency of mans nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downward.
MENCIUSOnly when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
MENCIUSLet not a man do what his sense of right bids him not to do, nor desire what it forbids him to desire. This is sufficient. The skillful artist will not alter his measures for the sake of a stupid workman.
MENCIUSListen to a man’s words and look at the pupil of his eye. How can a man conceal his character?
MENCIUS