Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
MENCIUSWhere it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
MENCIUSNever lose your child’s heart.
MENCIUSThe people turn in allegiance to Humanity, as surely as water flows downward or as a wild animal takes cover in the wilderness.
MENCIUSThe regular path of virtue is to be pursued without any bend, and from no view to emolument.
MENCIUSEvil exists to glorify the good. Evil is negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, becomes good at another time to somebody else.
MENCIUSThe tendency of mans nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downward.
MENCIUSThe sole concern of learning is to seek one’s original heart.
MENCIUSOnly those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.
MENCIUSNever has there been one possessed of complete sincerity who did not move others. Never has there been one who had not sincerity who was able to move others.
MENCIUSThe feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom.
MENCIUSAll 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.
MENCIUSIncessant falls teach men to reform, and distress rouses their strength. Life springs from calamity, and death from ease.
MENCIUSThe feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
MENCIUSThe myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.
MENCIUSHeaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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.
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