Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die. — Mencius Copy Share Image
The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere. — Mencius Copy Share Image
Men must be decided on what they will not do, and then they are able to act with vigor in what they… — Mencius Copy Share Image
People are eager to comment on something when they themselves are not in the situation of doing it. — Mencius Copy Share Image
I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid… — Mencius Copy Share Image
The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may… — Mencius Copy Share Image
He who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them. — Mencius Copy Share Image
The fruit of humanity is devotion to one's parents. The fruit of righteousness is to respect one's elders. The fruit of wisdom is to… — Mencius Copy Share Image
People are eager to comment on something when they themselves are not in the situation of doing it. — Mencius Copy Share Image
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things. — Mencius Copy Share Image
The disease of men is that they neglect their own fields and go to weed the fields of others. — Mencius Copy Share Image
People can have a long-term life plan only if they know their private property is secure. — Mencius Copy Share Image
Is it only the mouth and belly which are injured by hunger and thirst? Men's minds are also injured by them. — Mencius Copy Share Image
Water indeed will flow indifferently to the east or west, but will it flow indifferently up or down? The tendency of our nature to… — Mencius Copy Share Image
When the men of antiquity realized their wishes, benefits were conferred by them on the people. If they did not realize their wishes, they… — Mencius Copy Share Image
