Never lose your child’s heart.
MENCIUSKindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.
More Mencius Quotes
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Never 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.
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Human nature is disposed to do good.
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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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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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There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.
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When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.
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In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute- he simply speaks and does what is right.
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Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
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One who believes all of a book would be better off without books.
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To lay hold of the mean without taking into account the occasion is like grasping one thing only.
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A man must first despise himself, and then others will despise him.
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The way of learning is none other than finding the lost mind.
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