Quotes about "Indigenous Wisdom"

Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that. ”

Human nature and deliberate effort must unite, and then the reputation of the sage and the work of unifying all under Heaven are thereupon brought to completion. ”

Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving. ”

If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity. ”

During the long process of history, by relying on our own diligence, courage and wisdom, Chinese people have opened up a good and beautiful home where all ethnic groups live in harmony and fostered an excellent culture that never fades. ”

Only by observing the laws of nature can mankind avoid costly blunders in its exploitation. Any harm we inflict on nature will eventually return to haunt us. This is a reality we have to face. ”

For myself, I think that those who cultivate wisdom and believe themselves able to instruct their fellow-citizens as to their interests are least likely to become partisans of violence. They are too well aware that to violence attach enmities and dangers, whereas results as good may be obtained by persuasion safely and amicably. ”

Better than the strength of men and horses is our wisdom. ”

It isn't right to judge strength as better than good wisdom. ”

The best wisdom comes from the hardest struggle. ”