43 Powerful Quotes By Mencius
Mencius was a notable Chinese philosopher during the 2nd century BC. Originating from the school of Confucianism, his main interest was in the fields of ethics, social and political philosophy. He was one of the primary interpreters of Confucianism. Mencius was the disciple of the great Confucius’ grandson, Zisi. He was a wayfaring Chinese sage who travelled throughout China for over four decades, illuminating his knowledge and advice to various rulers. According to the Neo-Confucians of the Song dynasty, Mencius’ interpretation on Confucianism was regarded as traditional and conformist. Mencius’ disciples constituted of influential feudal lords who believed that they were superior in power than Confucius himself. His conversations with the rulers of China are documented in ‘The Mencius’, which contained elaborate dialogues, fascinating arguments and extensive prose. Mencius disregarded absolute power of monarchy and glorified powers for the common citizen of the state. According to historians, he was believed to be a contemporary of great philosophers such as Xun Zi, Zhuangzi, Gaozi, and Plato. We have collected his quotes from his teachings, writings etc. Read through these quotes from this great philosopher providing an insight into his thoughts and sayings on matters of wisdom, humanity, life, destiny, compassion and life.
Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
With melted snow I boil fragrant tea.
The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart
There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.
Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue.
The way of truth is like a great road. It is not difficult to know it. The evil is only that men will not seek it.
Only when there are things a man will not do is he capable of doing great things.
Filling with food, Warming with clothes, Living leisurely without learning, It is little short of animals.
That's like climbing a tree to find a fish.
Friends are the siblings God never gave us
A man must not be without shame, for the shame of being without shame is shamelessness indeed.
People are distressed by their inability to do it. The problem, however, is simply that they don't do it.
A great man is he who has not lost the heart of a child.
The feeling of right or wrong is the beginning of wisdom
Treat others as you would be treated. Devote yourself to that, for there’s no more direct approach to Humanity.
Integrity, wisdom, skill, intelligence – such things are forged in adversity.
Sincerity is the way to Heaven.
If the king loves music, there is little wrong in the land.
Getting something done is like digging a well. You can dig a well seventy feet deep, but if you don’t hit water it’s just an abandoned well.
221. "Great is the man who has not lost his childlike heart."~
Don’t do what should not be done, and don’t desire what should not be desired. Abide by this one precept, and everything else will follow.
Let not a man do what his sense of right bids him not to do, nor desire what it forbids him to desire. This is sufficient. The skillful artist will not alter his measures for the sake of a stupid workman.
Let men decide firmly what they will not do, and they will be free to do vigorously what they ought to do.
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
Without effective protection of the citizens' right to property, it will be difficult to attract and accumulate valuable capital.
Secure property in hand leads to peace in mind.
We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
Truth uttered before its time is always dangerous.
Only when a man will not do some things is he capable of doing great things.
Friends are the siblings God never gave us.
