Quotes by Mencius

Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.

Men must be decided on what they will not do, and then they are able to act with vigor on what they ought to do.

Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.

The great man is he who does not lose his childlike heart.

The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute-he simply speaks and does what is right.

The Tao is near and people seek it far away.

The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart.

Friendship is one mind in two bodies.

If you love men and they are unfriendly, look into your love; if you rule men and they are unruly, look into your wisdom; if you are courteous to them and they do not respond, look into your courtesy. If what you do is vain, always seek within.