Mencius quotes - page 2

Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others. (Mencius)
Truth uttered before its time is always dangerous. View quote
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The root of the kingdom is in the state. The root of the state is in the family. The root of the family is in the person of its head. View quote
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Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind. View quote
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Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not. View quote
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It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families. View quote
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Let men decide firmly what they will not do, and they will be free to do vigorously what they ought to do. View quote
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He who outrages benevolence is called a ruffian: he who outrages righteousness is called a villain. I have heard of the cutting off of the villain Chow, but I have not heard of the putting of a ruler to death. View quote
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The feeling of commiseration is the beginning of humanity; the feeling of shame and dislike is the beginning of righteousness; the feeling of deference and compliance is the beginning of propriety; and the feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom. Men have these Four Beginnings just as they have their four limbs. Having these Four Beginnings, but saying that they cannot develop them is to destroy themselves. View quote
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A small country cannot contend with a great; the few cannot contend with the many; the weak cannot contend with the strong. View quote
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