People are distressed by their inability to do it. The problem, however, is simply that they don't do it. - Mencius

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People are distressed by their inability to do it. The problem, however, is simply that they don't do it.

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About Mencius

Mencius [孟子; Mèng Zǐ; Meng Tzu; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄇㄥˋ ㄗˇ] (372 – 289 BC, or perhaps 385 – 303/302 BC) is one of the most famous Confucian philosophers.

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Alternative Names: Meng Ke • Meng-tze • Mengzi • Meng K'e • Meng-tzu • Meng Tzu
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