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Benevolence brings under its sway whatever hinders its power, just as water subdues fire: they only doubt the power of water to quench flames who try to extinguish with a cupful a whole burning wagon-load of fagots.

— Mencius Attributed

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The way of learning is none other than finding the lost mind.

He who exerts his mind to the utmost knows his nature.

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Having these Four Beginnings, but saying that they cannot develop them is to destroy themselves.

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