The root of the kingdom is in the state. The root of the state is in the family. The root of the family is in the person of its head. Mencius Read Quote
Without effective protection of the citizens’ right to property, it will be difficult to attract and accumulate valuable capital. Mencius Read Quote
People can have a long-term life plan only if they know their private property is secure. Mencius Read Quote
It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families. Mencius Read Quote
Evil exists to glorify the good. Evil is negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, becomes good at another time to somebody else. Mencius Read Quote
