He who exerts his mind to the utmost knows his nature.
MENCIUSI dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.
More Mencius Quotes
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Benevolence is one of the distinguishing characters of man.
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Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence.
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Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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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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The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.
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If you know that a thing is unrighteous, then use all dispatch in putting an end to it–why wait till next year?
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In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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If the prince of a State love benevolence, he will have no opponent in all the empire.
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Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue, and does not admit of assumptions of superiority.
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Only those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.
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He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.
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The people turn in allegiance to Humanity, as surely as water flows downward or as a wild animal takes cover in the wilderness.
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Never lose your child’s heart.
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