Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Mencius said: “When something may be taken or left, taking it harms one’s integrity. When something may be given or withheld, giving it harms true benevolence. When one may die or live, choosing death harms genuine courage.”
7.11 The Master said to Yan Hui, “When employed, we act; when set aside, we withdraw. Only you and I can do this!”