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  • Mencius – Chapter 7.25 Scholarly vocation vs. Moral compromise

    January 11, 2026

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    Ana

    Mencius said to Yuezheng Zi (Yuezheng Ke): “Your coming here with Zi Ao is merely for the sake of food and drink.I never expected that someone who has studied the ancient Way would stoop to seeking just a meal!”

  • Mencius – Chapter 7.24 The urgency of reverence

    January 11, 2026

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    Ana

    Yuezheng Zi (Yuezheng Ke) had come to the state of Qi with Zi Ao (Wang Huan). Later, he went to visit Mencius.

  • Mencius – Chapter 7.23 The failing of loving to be a teacher

    January 10, 2026

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    Ana

    Mencius said: “The trouble with people is that they love to act as teachers to others.”

  • Mencius – Chapter 7.22 Careless speech vs. Responsible communication

    January 10, 2026

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    Ana

    Mencius said: “People speak carelessly only because no one holds them accountable.”

  • Mencius – Chapter 7.21 Undeserved praise and Unfair blame

    January 10, 2026

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    Ana

    Mencius said: “There is undeserved praise, and there is destructive criticism born of impossible expectations.”

  • Mencius – Chapter 7.20 Rectify the ruler’s heart, and the nation stands

    January 10, 2026

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    Ana

    Mencius said: “Ordinary people aren’t worth blaming, and everyday policies aren’t worth nitpicking. Only a ‘great person’ can rectify the ruler’s inner moral errors.”

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