Mencius Quotes

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Walk of life:Chinese philosopher

Born:372 BC, Zou

Died:289 BC

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A man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.
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Character Existence Men Shame
Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue, and does not admit of assumptions of superiority.
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Character Friendship Men
The Tao is near and people seek it far away.
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Effort People Spiritual
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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Evil Heaven Men Reality
The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.
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Compassion Feeling Humanity
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
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Freedom Mindset Security
The sole concern of learning is to seek one’s original heart.
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Heart Learning Seek
Never has a man who has bent himself been able to make others straight.
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Ability Character Men
The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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Path Philosophy Truth Way
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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