The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.
MENCIUSThe myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.
MENCIUSNever has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
MENCIUSThe feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
MENCIUSIf the King loves music, it is well with the land.
MENCIUSListen to a man’s words and look at the pupil of his eye. How can a man conceal his character?
MENCIUSFriends are the siblings God never gave us.
MENCIUSThe regular path of virtue is to be pursued without any bend, and from no view to emolument.
MENCIUSTo feed men and not to love them is to treat them as if they were barnyard cattle. To love them and not respect them is to treat them as if they were household pets.
MENCIUSThose who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.
MENCIUSA man must first despise himself, and then others will despise him.
MENCIUSKindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.
MENCIUSSo I like life and I like righteousness; if I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go and choose righteousness.
MENCIUSMen must be decided on what they will not do, and then they are able to act with vigor in what they ought to do.
MENCIUSWhen one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.
MENCIUSIf you know that a thing is unrighteous, then use all dispatch in putting an end to it–why wait till next year?
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.
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