Wang Yangming (1472–1529) was a prominent Chinese philosopher, statesman, and military general during the Ming dynasty. He is best known for his contributions to Neo-Confucianism, particularly his development of the School of Mind (心学, Xinxue), which emphasized innate knowledge (良知, liangzhi) and the unity of knowledge and action.
"The unity of knowledge and action." ——Wang Yangming
"It is easier to defeat bandits in the mountains than to conquer the evil within one's heart." ——Wang Yangming
"With a bright and pure heart, what more needs to be said?" ——Wang Yangming
"Nobility and humility are not fixed; only those with virtue can occupy the high ground." ——Wang Yangming
"Although the heavens and earth are vast, with a single thought of goodness, one's heart becomes unconfined." ——Wang Yangming