A small country cannot contend with a great; the few cannot contend with the many; the weak cannot contend with the strong
MenciusHe who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.
MenciusWhen the men of antiquity realized their wishes, benefits were conferred by them on the people. If they did not realize their wishes, they cultivated their personal character, and became illustrious in the world. If poor, they attended to their own virtue in solitude; if advanced to dignity, they made the whole empire virtuous as well.
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