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Mencius Quotes: Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
         

Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.


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This page presents the quote "Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.". Author of this quote is Mencius. This quote is about responsibility, roots, oneself, duty,.