Mencius spoke with rulers such as King Xuan of Qi, King Hui of Liang, and King Xiang of Song

Mencius (c. 371–289 BCE): The Advocate of Innate Goodness

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Mencius 孟子, also known as Mengzi, described as the Second Sage (亞聖), stands as one of the great interpreters of Confucian thought. Living during the Warring States period, he built upon Confucius’ teachings while adding his own distinctive voice, most notably his belief in the innate goodness of human nature.