“If others do not respond to your love with love, look into your own benevolence; if others fail to respond to your attempts to govern them with order, look into your own respect. In other words, look into yourself whenever you fail to achieve your purpose. When you are correct in your person, the Empire will turn to you.”
Mencius is a comprehensive collection of the teachings and dialogues of Mencius, a key figure in the development of Confucian thought. The book delves into themes of human nature, moral cultivation, and the role of the ruler in a harmonious society. It is considered a cornerstone of classical Chinese literature and philosophy. more
“Victory goes to the decisive-and all's fair in war!”