Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
MENCIUSHeaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
More Mencius Quotes
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There is a power in everything; it is the job of the artist to determine it and express it.
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If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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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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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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Let 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.
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So I like life and I like righteousness; if I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go and choose righteousness.
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Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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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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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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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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Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
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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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In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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