A collection of Mozi’s famous sayings

1. Treat people as if they were their own bodies. ——Mozi's "Fei Gong"

2. Returning a national treasure, like water, offering talents and becoming a scholar - Mozi

3. Promoting the benefits of the world and eliminating the harms of the world - Mozi

4. A gentleman does not mirror water, but mirrors people. If a mirror is held in water, one can see one's appearance; if one is held in a mirror, one can know good or bad luck. ——Mo Zhai

5. The food must always be full, and then seek beauty; the clothes must always be warm, and then seek beauty; the home must always be safe, and then seek happiness. ——Mozi

6. If the world loves each other, it will be governed, and if it hates each other, it will lead to chaos. ——Mozi

7. A gentleman does not mirror water but mirrors people.

8. Those who do not believe in their words will not achieve results.

10. The rich are extravagant, while the lonely and widowed are cold and discouraged. Although they want nothing but chaos, they cannot get it.

11. Rank according to virtue, serve as an official, reward according to the old palace, and distribute salary based on merit.

12. If the law is not benevolent, it cannot be followed.

13. Everyone in the world loves each other, the strong does not cling to the weak, the masses do not rob the widowed, the rich do not bully the poor, the noble do not be arrogant and the humble do not cheat, the deceitful do not deceive the stupid. All misfortunes and resentment in the world can be prevented, but love for each other can be used to survive. It is praised by the benevolent.

14. Loving others is nothing more than yourself, and you are in the one you love.

15. Those who do not have strong ambitions will not be wise, and those who do not believe in their words will not achieve results. Those who cannot share wealth with others are not enough to make friends. Those who adhere to the Tao but do not adhere to the truth, are partial to things but do not learn a lot, and argue about right and wrong without observing it, are deficient and wandering.

16. Those who do not have strong ambitions will not be wise, and those who do not believe in their words will not achieve results. Those who cannot distinguish between people according to wealth are not worthy of friendship; those who do not adhere to the Tao, do not know everything about things, and do not understand right and wrong when arguing, are not worthy of wandering.

17. There are many kings in the world, but few benevolent ones.

18. Nothing is more valuable than justice.

19. Those who are killed by attack can be defeated countless times.

20. A name cannot be created simply, a reputation cannot be established by accident, and a gentleman should be respected by his body.

21. Respect from fishermen is not given to the fish; baiting rats with insects is not given out of love.

22. If you are frugal, you will sing; if you are immoral, you will die.

23. People love each other and benefit each other, just like fire going up and water going down. They cannot be avoided in the world.

24. Sweet melon and bitter stem, nothing in the world is perfect.

25. You can’t give in to anything, and you’re in danger of saying so.

26. The king must have ministers who are worthy of the emperor, and there must be loyal ministers above him. Those who are divided will be delayed, and those who are stubborn will be humble. How can they live long and protect the country? ——"Mozi·Relatives"

27. The husband who respects the wise is the foundation of government. Mozi's famous sayings

28. When the ancient sage kings ruled the world, their wealth and honor were not necessarily those who were close to the princes and nobles, were rich for no reason, or had a beautiful appearance.

29. Those who rely on their strength will survive, and those who do not rely on their strength will not survive.

30. Therefore, officials are not always noble, and people are never always low. If you can, raise it, if you can't, put it down.

31. Those who are virtuous and respect the virtuous, even those who work in agriculture and industry, can choose to be promoted.

32. Food is the treasure of the country; soldiers are the claws of the country; cities are the reason for self-defense; these three are the tools of the country. ——"Mozi·Seven Troubles"

33. Food and clothing are beneficial to people, but they still have some restraint.

34. Don’t be partisan with your father or brother, don’t favor the rich and powerful, and don’t indulge in sex.

35. If it is dyed green, it will be green; if it is dyed yellow, it will be yellow.

36. A name cannot be made simply, and a reputation cannot be established by coincidence (falsehood). A gentleman wears (carries) him on his body.

37. Everyone in the world loves each other, the strong does not cling to the weak, the masses do not rob the widowed, the rich do not bully the poor, the noble do not be arrogant and the humble do not cheat, the deceitful do not deceive the foolish.

38. Preparation is the most important thing for a country.

39. No matter whether young or old, high or low, people are all ministers of God.

40. A debater will distinguish between right and wrong, judge the rules of chaos, identify similarities and differences, examine the truth of names and facts, determine the interests and harms, and resolve suspicions. Yan briefly imitates the nature of all things and seeks to compare them with others. Use names to express reality, use words to express meaning, and use words to tell stories. Take like, give like. If you have yourself, you are not without others; if you are without yourself, you are not seeking others. ——Mozi "Mozi·Xiaocui"

41. If a husband loves others, others will love him; if he benefits others, others will benefit from him; if he hates others, others will hate him; if he harms others, he will be loved by others. Otherwise, people will be harmed by it.

——Mozi "Jian Ai Zhong"

42. A person who is not qualified for his position, but is in his position, is not a person in this position - Mozi

43. Don’t ask for more when speaking. When seeking wisdom, we do not seek literary talent but discernment.

44. Those who are virtuous and appreciate the virtuous, even those who work in agriculture and industry, can choose to be promoted.

45. No matter whether young or old, high or low, people are all ministers of God.

46. Therefore, your duty will only depend on the wise.

47. Governance is based on what is above, governance is achieved when the emotions below are met, and chaos is caused when emotions are not met below.

48. Frugality leads to prosperity, while immorality leads to ruin. If you can, raise it, if you can't, put it down.

49. Loving others is nothing more than yourself, and you are in the one you love.

50. Promote the benefits of the world and eliminate the harms of the world.

51. Food and clothing are beneficial to people, but there are still rules.

52. There are many kings in the world, but few benevolent ones.

53. It is difficult to draw a good bow, but you can reach the heights of an expert; it is difficult to ride a good horse, but you can carry on a long journey.

54. The food must always be full, and then seek beauty; the clothes must always be warm, and then seek beauty; the home must always be safe, and then seek happiness.

55. If you don’t believe in words and don’t repay your kindness, give me a peach and repay you with a plum.

56. If the world were to love each other and love others as much as they love themselves, would there still be those who are unfilial?

57. Rank according to virtue, serve as an official, reward according to the old palace, and distribute salary based on merit.

58. A gentleman does not mirror water, but mirrors people. If you look in the mirror at water, you will see the face; if you look in the mirror at a person, you will know the bad and good fortune. ——Mo Zhai

59. When you see others in need of help, you will stand up bravely even in the face of danger. This is exactly what we call "Xia" - Mozi "The Great Wall of China with Bright Moon in the Qin Dynasty"

60. Those who are originally turbulent will not be able to flow clearly, and those who practice unbelief will lose their reputation. (If the source is turbid, the water cannot be clear; if the behavior is unfaithful, the reputation will be ruined.) - Mozi's "Cultivation of the Self"

61. The eater is the treasure of the saint. ——Mozi

62. The one who strengthens the world is the army ——Mozi

63. The sweet well is close to exhaustion, the tree is close to being felled, the turtle is close to burning, and the divine snake is close to violent.

——Mozi

64. If the world is beneficial, it will be governed, but if there is no justice, it will be chaotic.——Mozi

65. The food is the treasure of the country, and the soldiers are the claws of the country.——Mozi "Mozi"