148 Quotes by Mencius

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

The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.

He who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.

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.

There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.

Sincerity is the way to heaven.

Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.

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.

Friendship is one mind in two bodies.