Mencius was born in the mid-Warring States period. At that time, on the one hand, the situation was chaotic, and on the other hand, Chu Shi was arguing endlessly. In this context, Mencius, who insisted on Confucianism, was ignored by monarchs all over the world, "thinking that it was circuitous and broader than things" and became a frustrated person above the scholar level. But he retired to write books, leaving a steady stream of awesome power for future generations, that is, Mencius.
When I first read Mencius, I was shocked by Mencius' great personality ideal. He wants to be a gentleman with indomitable spirit and broad mind, not a little husband who only cares about the happiness of one person and one family. He has always wanted to persuade people to be benevolent, courteous, wise and trustworthy, publicize his benevolent policies everywhere, respect the king and restrain the tyrant, and promote benevolent policies to the whole world.
His writing style is like a person, sincere, magnificent, upright and noble, and broad-minded.
The book has more than 35,000 words, seven chapters and fourteen chapters, covering many aspects such as benevolence, people-oriented, education, heresy and being a man.
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The benevolent is invincible.
Why is it profitable? And benevolence and righteousness.
Keeping in good health and dying without regret is the beginning of kingly way.
It is better to be happy alone than with others.
Courage is small and big, and men's courage is small and brave; King Wen is brave, angry and peaceful, and brave.