The sentences in Mencius that are suitable as mottos are as follows:
1. Those who have attained the truth will receive many help, while those who have lost the path will receive little help. ——This sentence emphasizes the power of justice and morality. A moral person will get more support and help, while a person who violates morality will become isolated and helpless.
2. A benevolent person loves others, and a polite person respects others. ——This is Mencius’ ethical point of view, which emphasizes respect and care for others. A kind person will win the respect and love of others, while a polite person can get along better with others.
3. Heaven is going to entrust a great responsibility to this people, and they must first work hard on their minds and muscles. ——This sentence encourages us to have a firm will and an indomitable spirit when facing difficulties and challenges. Only through hard work can we assume great responsibility.
4. Wealth and honor cannot lead to adultery, poverty and lowliness cannot move, and power cannot yield. ——This is Mencius’ expression of personal dignity and moral perseverance. Even in the face of wealth, poverty or threats, a person must maintain his dignity and beliefs and not compromise or give up easily.
5. It is better to have no book at all than to believe in the book. -Fucai-This sentence reminds us to have the ability to think independently and not to blindly trust books or authorities. Only through your own thinking and judgment can you truly gain knowledge and wisdom.
6. The people are the most important, the country is the second most important, and the king is the least important. ——This is Mencius’ people-centered thought, which emphasizes the supremacy of the people’s interests. A wise ruler should take the well-being of the people as his own responsibility, rather than just caring about his own power and interests.
7. A gentleman wants to be slow in words but quick in deeds. ——This sentence warns us to talk less empty words and do more practical things. Only through practical actions can you achieve your goals and values.
8. When Heaven is about to entrust this person with a great responsibility, he must first strain his mind, strain his muscles and bones, starve his body and skin, and deplete his body and conduct. It has been beneficial to what it cannot do. ——From Mencius·Gao Zixia
9. A gentleman wants to be slow in words but quick in deeds. ——From Mencius Liren
10. If you are in the right way, you will get many help, but if you are in the wrong way, you will get little help. ——From Mencius Gongsun Chou
11. Riches and honors cannot be immoral, poverty and lowliness cannot be moved, and power cannot be surrendered. This is called a true man. ——From Mencius, Duke Tengwen
12. Live widely in the world, establish the right position in the world, and walk the great road of the world. If you get the ambition, follow it with the people; if you don't have the ambition, go your own way. Riches and honors cannot be lascivious, poverty and lowliness cannot be moved, and power cannot be subdued. This is called a true man. ——From Mencius·Teng Wengong
13. Old people are like old people, and young people are like young people. ——From Mencius, King Hui of Liang 1
14. Those who enjoy the happiness of the people, the people will also enjoy their happiness; those who worry about the worries of the people, the people will also worry about their worries. He is happy with the world and worried about the world. However, there is no one who is not a king. ——From Mencius, Under King Hui of Liang
15. I am good at cultivating my awe-inspiring spirit.
——From Mencius Gongsun Chou