I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.
MENCIUSThe way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
More Mencius Quotes
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Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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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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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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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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The people turn in allegiance to Humanity, as surely as water flows downward or as a wild animal takes cover in the wilderness.
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Those who follow the part of themselves which is great are great men; those who follow the part which is little are little men.
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If you let people follow their feelings, they will be able to do good. This is what is meant by saying that human nature is good.
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The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
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All people have the common desire to be elevated in honour, but all people have something still more elevated in themselves without knowing it.
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Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
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A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Benevolence is one of the distinguishing characters of man.
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All things are complete within ourselves.
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People are eager to comment on something when they themselves are not in the situation of doing it.
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