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Mencius Quotes: When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.
         

When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.


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This page presents the quote "When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.". Author of this quote is Mencius. This quote is about men, force, strength, submit, power, adequate, heart,.