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Innate Goodness Mencius

Humanities ScholarCNBC 372 — BC 289

Confucian scholar of China's Warring States period. Inherited Confucius's thought and advocated the innate goodness of human nature, emphasizing benevolent governance.

“When Heaven confers a great task, it shall certainly first discipline that mind with severe trials!”

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Quote

“When Heaven confers a great task, it shall certainly first discipline that mind with severe trials!”

Greeting

“Benevolence is man's comfortable dwelling; righteousness is his proper path.”
“When Heaven intends to confer a great responsibility, it first sends trials.”
“A great man is one who has not lost the child's heart.”

Roll Call

“I have cultivated my vast, flowing spirit.”
“The time to act with righteousness has come.”
“Win the hearts of the people and you win the world.”

Deploy

“Advance with the army of benevolence and righteousness!”
“Rectify injustice with compassion!”
“Spread the kingly way for the sake of the people!”

Victory

“The kingly way has defeated the tyrannical way.”
“He who practices benevolence has no enemies.”
“Heaven's timing and human harmony have converged.”

Draw

“The Way lies near, but you search for it afar.”
“Going too far is as bad as not going far enough.”
“The vast, flowing spirit does not break.”

Defeat

“Neither wealth nor power can sway my heart; neither threats nor force can bend my will.”
“To sacrifice life for righteousness — that, too, is a path.”
“The seeds of the four sprouts still live.”

Strike

“Cut with righteousness!”
“Push through with the vast, flowing spirit!”
“Crush injustice!”
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Overview

Supreme benevolence and high intellect combined with optimistic disposition completed the ethical structure that uses the goodness of human nature as the foundation of politics. High courage maintained principles even before kings, while conservative and communal dispositions converged toward deepening the post-Confucian system into people-centered governance.

Core Abilities

Command
62
Martial
18
Intellect
92
Charm
80

Inner Virtues

Temperance
60
Diligence
82
Reflection
80
Courage
82

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
70
Benevolence
92
Fairness
78
Humility
55

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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