Mencius said: “Everyone possesses a heart that cannot bear to see others suffer. The ancient sage-kings had this very ‘heart of not bearing the suffering of others,’ and thus they implemented policies that reflected that compassion.
King Hui of Liang said to Mencius, “In the world there was not a stronger state than mine, as you, venerable sir, know, but during my reign, we have been defeated by the State of Qi on the east with my eldest son’s life sacrificed there; on the west we have lost seven hundred…
Mencius went to see King Hui of Liang, who said, “Venerable sir, you have traveled a thousand miles to see me – surely you must have some way to benefit my state?”
In Chapter 26 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu, trapped in Cao Cao’s camp but unwavering in his original aspiration, cited the story of Yangjue Ai and Zuo Botao in his reply to Liu Bei to declare his resolve. This eternal friendship became a footnote to loyalty and righteousness, making perseverance in…
In the chaotic narrative of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the encounter, companionship, and eventual separation of Cao Cao and Chen Gong resemble a brief yet profound intertwining of fate.
6.17The Master said, “Who expects to be able to go out of a house except by the door? How is it then that no one follows this Way of ours?
4.18 The Master said, “In serving his father and mother a man may gently remonstrate with them. But if he sees that he has failed to change their opinion, he should resume an attitude of deference and not thwart them; may feel discouraged, but not resentful.”