Mencius
Li Lou I: standards and execution
Examines standards, humane rule, reflection and responsibility, noting that good intentions or rules alone are insufficient.
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孟子曰：「離婁之明，公輸子之巧，不以規矩，不能成方員一作「圓」。師曠之聰，不以六律，不能正五音。堯舜之道，不以仁政，不能平治天下。今有仁心仁聞而民不被其澤，不可法於後世者，不行先王…Mencius · Li Lou I: standards and execution ↗The summary is editorial. Follow the source link to read the original text.
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