The Death of Pen Cheng Kuo

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Pen Cheng Kuo took office in Qi.

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Mencius said, “Pen Cheng Kuo is going to die!”

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Pen Cheng Kuo was later killed. A disciple asked, “Master, how did you know he would be killed?”

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Mencius replied, “He had a little talent but had never heard the great Way of the noble person. That was enough to get him killed.”

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