"Let men decide firmly what they will not do, and they will be free to do vigorously what they ought to do"
- Mencius
About this Quote
Mencius is saying that when people are clear about what they will not do, they will have the liberty and energy to focus on doing what they believe is the best thing to do. By setting boundaries and limits on their own, individuals can avoid being sidetracked or pulled in different directions, and rather focus on their objectives and worths. This can cause a more powerful sense of purpose and motivation to act towards achieving their desired outcomes.
"The 4th Amendment and the personal rights it secures have a long history. At the very core stands the right of a man to retreat into his own home and there be free from unreasonable governmental intrusion"
"Households, cities, countries, and nations have enjoyed great happiness when a single individual has taken heed of the Good and Beautiful. Such people not only liberate themselves; they fill those they meet with a free mind"
