Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
MENCIUSThose who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.
More Mencius Quotes
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Human nature is disposed to do good.
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All things are already complete in us. There is no greater delight than to be conscious of right within us. If one strives to treat others as he would be treated by them, he shall not fail to come near the perfect life.
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A man must first despise himself, and then others will despise him.
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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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Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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He who loves others is always loved by them, and he who respects others is always respected by them.
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He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.
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Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
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The path of duty lies in what is near, and men seek for it in what is remote; the work of duty lies in what is easy, and men seek for it in what is difficult.
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Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.
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Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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The ways are two: love and want of love. That is all.
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Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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