Justice Quote by Mencius
““Human-heartedness is man's mind. Righteousness is man's path. How sad that he abandons that path and does not rely on it; that he loses that mind and does not know to seek it. When a man has lost a cock or a dog, he knows to seek it, but having lost his (proper) mind, he does not know to seek it. The Way of Learning is nothing other than seeking the lost mind””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Mencius, c. 300 BCE
Human nature is the mind, righteousness the path; neglecting them leads to loss of moral direction, and learning is the quest to recover that mind.
In simple terms: Mind is moral core; learning restores it.
Key Takeaway
Seek to restore your moral mind.
Themes
ethics
self-cultivation
education
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- moral dilemmas
- educational reform
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Confucianism
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when you have lost your moral mind?
- What practices help you realign with righteousness?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting mind may cause confusion without guidance.
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