Friends are the siblings God ...

Friends are the siblings God never gave us.
 Mencius

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Friendship is one mind in two bodies.
 Mencius
The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar off; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult.
 Mencius
I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.
 Mencius
The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart.
 Mencius
If you let people follow their feelings, they will be able to do good. This is what is meant by saying that human nature is good.
 Mencius