Favorable timing is less important than geographical advantage, and that is less important than unity among people.
天時不如地利、地利不如人和
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Mencius
Born c. 372 BC in China's Warring States era, Mencius held that human nature is inherently good. He championed benevolent rule rooted in the people's welfare. His writings became one of Confucianism's Four Books.
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Mencius's Other Quotes
Those who fully develop their mind know their nature. Knowing their nature, they know Heaven.
The people are most important; the altars of state come next; the ruler is least important.
The feeling of compassion is the sprout of benevolence; shame, of righteousness; deference, of propriety; right and wrong, of wisdom.
The trouble with people is that they love playing teacher to others.
We survive through adversity and perish through comfort.
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