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James Wood, comp. Dictionary of Quotations. 1899.

Mencius

[Greek]—Ill-timed laughter in men is a grievous evil.

[Greek]—Marriage is an evil men are eager to embrace.

[Greek]—When an oak falls, every one gathers wood.

Benevolence is the distinguishing characteristic of man.

He whose goodness is part of himself is what is called a real man.

Virtue alone is not sufficient for the exercise of government; laws alone carry themselves into practice.