Benevolence and Its Opposite

English translation

Mencius said, “Benevolence overcomes lack of benevolence as water overcomes fire. Those who practice benevolence today are like trying to put out a cartload of burning firewood with a single cup of water. When the fire does not go out, they conclude that water cannot overcome fire. In doing so, they contribute to the worst kind of lack of benevolence, and in the end they too will surely perish.”