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“By exhaustively examining one's own mind,one may understand his nature.One who understands his own nature understands Heaven.”

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Mencius, also known as Meng Ke, was a renowned philosopher during the Warring States period of ancient China. He was one of the key figures in the Confucian school and his ideas on benevolent rule and people-centered governance had a profound impact on Chinese politics and culture. more

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