Where did Mencius spend much of his life?
Traveling and offering counsel to the rulers
Living in seclusion in a monastery
Studying in the imperial library
Working in the emperor's palace
Answer
Mencius spent much of his life traveling around the Chinese state of Qi, offering counsel to the rulers of the state. He believed that the ruler had a duty to care for the people of his state, and that he should rule by example. Mencius was also a strong advocate for education, and believed that everyone should have the opportunity to learn.
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