127 result(s) for Mencius Quotes.
"He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger."
"The feeling of right and wrong is the beginning of wisdom."
"When you see a good man, think of becoming like him; when you see a bad man, examine yourself."
"To be truly good, one must be true to oneself."
"The root of goodness lies in the heart."
"Without the experience of goodness, we know not the meaning of evil."
"The benevolent man, wishing to be secure himself, sees to it that his people are secure."
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"If you want to know the character of a man, observe how he treats his inferiors."
"All men have a mind which cannot bear to see the sufferings of others."
"He who cherishes his own life values the lives of others."
"Great is the man who struggles to be virtuous."
"In all things success depends on previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure."
"A man’s nature is good, and if he loses it, he can recover it."
"If we wish to be good, we must strive for goodness every day."
"To be poor without being able to get food is worse than being rich and indulging in food that leads to ruin."
"When the hearts of the people are not in harmony, their pursuits cannot be realized."
"A wise ruler is he who understands the minds of the people."
"It is never too late to be wise."
"The truly virtuous do not seek to accumulate wealth and status for themselves."
"To govern the people is to govern their hearts."
"Those who are not good to their family cannot be good to society."
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"Just as water flows downward, so human nature flows towards goodness."
"Respect your elders, and you will gain the respect of your juniors."
"Nature and nurture work together, and in that synthesis lies the development of virtue."
"The sacredness of human life is paramount, and we must honor it in ourselves and in others."
"A man’s true worth is determined by his actions."
"He who cherishes his life becomes great."
"No one is a great man who has not himself been a child."
"The world is not as bad as you think; it is not as good as you think either."
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."
"All human beings have a sense of right and wrong; what is needed is to cultivate it."
"If you do not cultivate the mind, it will be corrupted."
"To know and not to do is to not yet know."
"The person who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake."
"A person’s goodness is like the sun; it doesn't need to compete with others."
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"It is easy to love someone when they are good, but it is difficult to love someone who is not."
"Kindness is the essence of humanity."
"In the world, there are three types of people: wise, average, and foolish. The wise learn from themselves, the average learn from others, and the foolish do not learn at all."
"He who does not strive to attain virtue cannot avoid disaster."
"To cultivate the virtues is to guard one’s own life."
"A person of virtue can achieve success in any field."
"Do not be concerned about the things you cannot control."
"Those who achieve greatness are those who persist in overcoming the obstacles life presents."
"The mind is the source of all evil and all good. Therefore, to train the mind is to cultivate goodness."
"True love is the foundation of all morality."
"The seeds of greatness are nourished in the soil of humility."
"A benevolent heart can conquer thousands of evils."
"To create a better world, one must start with oneself."
"Being good is not enough; one must also strive to be good continuously."
"True righteousness is loving others."
"Friendship is one mind in two bodies."
"The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart."
"He who cherishes his life must cultivate his moral nature."
"The people are the most important, and when the people are well treated, they will be loyal."
"To know the laws of your country, to know the harmony of nature, and to know your own mind—this is the essence of wisdom."
"If we look at the situation of men, we see that they need to be educated; if we observe the order of heaven, we see that it is based on law."
"The way of man is to follow the good, and they must not be afraid to fail."
"It is the mind that makes a man, not the place that he occupies."
"Human nature is good, like water is clear—it's those who learn to be virtuous that are the ones who contribute positively to society."
"Where there are no enemies, there is no need for a defense."
"A great man is someone who seeks to improve himself, not to gain wealth."
"The influence of a good family can extend beyond generations."
"Those who are righteous will find the way of righteousness, while the wicked will fall into the traps laid by their own deeds."
"He who loves others will be loved; he who cherishes others will be cherished."
"If you want to know about the law, read the law; if you want to know about morality, read the classics."
"The nourishment of the people is the responsibility of the ruler."
"Even in hardship, one must strive to be righteous."
"In nurturing life, we must be gentle; in governing, we must be just."
"What is right should not be sacrificed for wealth; what is moral must come before social status."
"Goodness is the essence of what makes humanity noble and strong."
"The relationship between a ruler and the people is like that of a parent and a child."
"To educate the people is to secure peace in the state."
"Let the heart be returned to its origin; let the mind regain clarity."
"He who knows his worth recognizes his duties."
"There is no greater crime than neglecting the common people."
"The heart of the wise perceives the subtleties of virtue and vice."
"He who depends on others’ beliefs is a weak man."
"When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves."
"It is not human nature that is at fault, but rather the circumstances in which men are placed."
"The nobility of a man’s character is tested when unkindness is shown to him."
"Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men."
"To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice."
"Those who are virtuous will be the first to get angry when injustice occurs."
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
"To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it."
"An evil man will have the same feeling toward his brother as he has with his own son."
"Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace."
"If you take away a person’s ability to think, you take away humanity itself."
"What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others."
"Those who retain a sense of shame are blessed."
"The heart of man is like water; when it is disturbed, it is difficult to be calm."
"We are born with the ability to have compassion, justice, wisdom, and courage."
"A man is not a figure to follow, unless he becomes a true example of virtue."
"Diligence is the mother of good fortune."
"Rituals and music are the foundations of civilized society."
"To nourish the people, you must first nourish the mind."
"Only when the virtues of the rulers are established does peace prevail."
"The absence of righteousness leads to discord; the absence of justice leads to chaos."
"The wise person understands the importance of self-cultivation."
"Teaching requires integrity, knowledge, and compassion."
"When a man’s heart is in the right place, he can achieve anything."
"The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart."
"He who cherishes his life, cherishes the lives of others."
"He who opposes and resists virtue will perish."
"The heart of the people is the heart of the king."
"What is beyond a man’s power should not trouble him."
"The most important thing to remember is that we are all human."
"If a man is to govern himself, he must first control his own heart."
"A person’s nature is good; it is their environment that leads them astray."
"To lose one’s temper is to lose one’s own good sense."
"Benevolence brings with it a certain inner happiness."
"Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous."
"The roots of a tree must be deep to withstand the winds."
"One who is not good to his own family cannot be good to a stranger."
"Treat others as you would like to be treated."
"Without the foundation of humanity, there can be no righteous government."
"Those who are in positions of power should be virtuous, lest they harm the people."
"Compassion is the root of all good."
"The world may be divided into the good and the bad, but the heart cannot be."
"The goodness of human nature may be obscured, but it cannot be destroyed."
"When the heart is right, the entire world unfolds."
"The essence of good governance is to bring out the good in people."
"Where there is harmony in the family, there is peace in the nation."
"A wise ruler should be like a father to the people."
"Only the virtuous can bring peace to the world."
"An individual’s moral development is as important as political institutions."
"The high-minded find joy in the good, while the low-minded find joy in pleasures."
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