Friday, February 27, 2026

Mencius

 

Mencius (c. flourished 4th century BCE)

“What is the most important duty? One’s duty towards one’s parents. What is the most important thing to watch over? One’s own character.”

  • From The Mencius (Book IV, Part A) by Mencius, translated by D. C. Lau (Penguin Classics, 2003).

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