Mencius
Jin Xin I: fully examining oneself
Collects sayings and conversations on mind, character, cultivation, teaching, right action and roles.
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孟子曰：「盡其心者，知其性也。知其性，則知天矣。存其心，養其性，所以事天也。夭壽不貳，修身以俟之，所以立命也。」Mencius · Jin Xin I: fully examining oneself ↗The summary is editorial. Follow the source link to read the original text.
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Business application
Practice the conduct you request and examine your own decisions and procedures before demanding it from others.
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