Mencius, [Mengzi Meng-tse] (c.371 - c.288 B.C.) Chinese Confucian philosopher Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-4] of 4 Mencius quotesMencius QuotesMencius The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute -- he simply speaks and does what is right.~ Mencius To act without clear understanding, to form habits without investigation, to follow a path all one's life without knowing where it really leads -- such is the behavior of the multitude.~ Mencius Let men decide firmly what they will not do, and they will be free to do vigorously what they ought to do.~ Mencius The great man is he who does not lose his child-heart.~ Mencius Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print