If Confucius wasn't born, the long night would have no bright lamp. Mencius bearbrightconfucius Change image and share on social
There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination. Mencius consciousdelightexamination Change image and share on social
I like fish, and I also like bear's paws. If I cannot have the two together, I will let the fish go, and take the bear's paws. So, I like life, and I also like righteousness. If I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go, and choose righteousness. Mencius bearchoosefish share on social
The people are the most important element in a nation; the spirits of the land and grain are the next; the sovereign is the least. Mencius elementgrainimportant Change image and share on social
Truth uttered before its time is always dangerous. Mencius dangeroustimetruth Change image and share on social
Without effective protection of the citizens' right to property, it will be difficult to attract and accumulate valuable capital. Mencius accumulateattractcapital Change image and share on social