"The root of the kingdom is in the state. The root of the state is in the family. The root of the fam..." — Mencius

A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.

Evil exists to glorify the good. Evil is negative good. It is a relative term. Evil can be transmuted into good. What is evil to one at one time, becomes good at another time to somebody else.

Only when a man will not do some things is he capable of doing great things.

Without effective protection of the citizens' right to property, it will be difficult to attract and accumulate valuable capital.