Philosophical literatureThe great man is the one who does not lose his [originally good] child's heart.Mencius300 BC★ 3.8
Philosophical literatureThe tendency of man's nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downwards.Mencius300 BC★ 3.8
Philosophical literatureThe root of the kingdom is the state. The root of the state is in the family. The root of the family is in the person of its head.Mencius300 BC★ 3.8
Philosophical literatureThe people turn to a benevolent rule as water flows downwards, and as wild beasts fly to the wilderness.Mencius300 BC★ 2.1
Philosophical literatureWhen one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit, because their strength is not adequate to resist.Mencius300 BC★ 2.1
Scripture · Religious literatureThis is the quintessence of wisdom: not to kill anything. Know this to be the legitimate conclusion from the principle of the reciprocity with regard to non-killing.Jaina Sutras300 BC★ 1.9
Philosophical literatureFriendship with a man is friendship with his virtue, and does not admit of assumptions of superiority.Mencius300 BC★ 1.3
Philosophical literatureThe superior man will not manifest either narrowmindedness or the want of self-respect.Mencius300 BC★ 1.3
Philosophical literatureBenevolence, righteousness, propriety, and knowledge are not infused into us from without.Mencius300 BC★ 1.3
Philosophical literatureAll men have in themselves that which is truly honorable. Only they do not think of it.Mencius300 BC★ 1.3
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