"Let men decide firmly what they will..." - Quote by Mencius
Let men decide firmly what they will not do, and they will be free to do vigorously what they ought to do.
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“It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families.”
“The foundation of the world lies in the nation. The foundation of the nation lies in the family. The foundation of the family lies in the individual.”
“Virtue alone is not sufficient for the exercise of government; laws alone cannot carry themselves into practice.”
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“When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.”
“What exercise is to the body, employment is to the mind and morals.”
“When self control is lacking in small things, the ability to apply it to matters of importance withers away. Every day in which one does not at least deny himself some trifle is badly spent and a threat to the day following.”
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“I never give advice unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only advice I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited advice based on your own personal experience.”
“Conflict cannot survive without your participation.”
“If I raised my hand to wipe the hair out of my children's eyes, they'd flinch and call their attorney.”