Only when a man will not do some things is he capable of doing great things.
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"Only when a man will not do some things is he capable of doing great things." — Mencius
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About Mencius
Mencius was a Philosopher from Zhu (-372–-289).
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Who said "Only when a man will not do some things is he capable of doing great things."?
This quote is attributed to Mencius, a Philosopher from Zhu.
When did Mencius live?
Mencius lived from -372 – -289.