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Mencius’ Quotable Quotes 5
Input Date:05/14/2007 Read: [Print] [Close]

*The compass and the T-square are the criteria of circles and squares. Sages are the criteria of human relationships.
规矩,方圆之至也;圣人,人伦之至也。

*A man of virtue will not observe specious rites, nor will he administer specious justice.
非礼之礼,非义之义,大人弗为。

*When a gentleman is in power, he should follow the right course together with the people; when he is not in power, he should still stick to his principles.
得志,与民由之;不得志,独行其道。

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