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Mencius – Chapter 5.2 The Prince in the Mourning
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When Duke Ding of Teng died, the crown prince (later Duke Wen of Teng) said to his minister Ran You: “Years ago, Mencius taught me in Song, and his words have stayed with me ever since. Now I am so unfortunate as to have lost my father, I would like you to go and…
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Mencius – Chapter 5.1 Fifty Li of goodness and the power of small states
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When the crown prince of Teng (later Duke Wen of Teng) was traveling to Chu, he passed through Song and went to see Mencius.
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Mencius – Chapter 4.14 Refusing the salary
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After leaving Qi state, Mencius stayed in a place called Xiu.
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Mencius – Chapter 4.13 If Heaven wills peace, who else but me?
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After Mencius left Qi state, his disciple Chong Yu asked him on the road: “Master, you seem troubled. Yet not long ago I heard you say yourself: ‘The noble person does not blame Heaven or resent others.’ Why do you now appear so disheartened?”