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.
MENCIUSA man must first despise himself, and then others will despise him.
More Mencius Quotes
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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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There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.
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The gap between enthusiasm and indifference is filled with failures. The great man is he that does not lose his child’s heart.
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Benevolence is one of the distinguishing characters of man.
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The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.
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Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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The regular path of virtue is to be pursued without any bend, and from no view to emolument.
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Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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Sincerity is the way to heaven.
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The sole concern of learning is to seek one’s original heart.
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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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Treat your elders as elders, and extend it to the elders of others; treat your young ones as young ones, and extend it to the young ones of others; then you can turn the whole world in the palm of your hand.
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If you let people follow their feelings, they will be able to do good. This is what is meant by saying that human nature is good.
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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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Men must be decided on what they will not do, and then they are able to act with vigor in what they ought to do.
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