Giving whatever we are asked to, without thinking on the convenience of such concession, would not be more than a sign of weakness of character, and not an act of generosity.
Tag: mencius
Mencius of the day
If you dress like Yao, if you talk like Yao, and if you act like Yao, you will be similar to him. There is no need for anything more. On the contrary, if you dress like Kie, if you talk like Kie and if you imitate Kie’s actions, you will only be another Kie and nothing more.