Mencius's Personality Charm

Mencius is not only a thinker, but also a man with rich personality and special charm. He regards governing of country as his duty and puts forth famous concept of the True Man. He despises ill-gotten wealth, but does not absolutely despise interests. He sticks to his principles, but is very tactful. He emphasizes that human beings should have sense of sympathy, of shame, of modesty and of right and wrong. He maintains otherwise human being would become inhuman. He strongly despises and denounces hypocrites and villains, and encourages Noble Spirit. Mencius's noble personality is valuable spiritual wealth of Chinese nation, and its glory will shine forever.