A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time. Mencius blockequallygrass Change image and share on social
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not. Mencius evilfearheaven Change image and share on social
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. Mencius alterartistbid share on social
People can have a long-term life plan only if they know their private property is secure. Mencius lifelongpeople Change image and share on social
Let men decide firmly what they will not do, and they will be free to do vigorously what they ought to do. Mencius decidefirmlyfree Change image and share on social
If the king loves music, there is little wrong in the land. Mencius kinglandlove Change image and share on social
Evil exists to glorify the good. Evil is negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, becomes good at another time to somebody else. Mencius evilexistglorify Change image and share on social
