Zhang Zai

Zhang Zai (張載; 1020–1077) was a Chinese philosopher.

Quotes

 * 为天地立心，为生民立命，为往圣继绝学，为万世开太平.
 * To ordain conscience for Heaven and Earth, to secure life and fortune for the people, to continue the lost teachings of past sages, and to establish peace for all future generations.
 * Complete Works of Master Zhang, "Supplements to Reflections on Things at Hand", as quoted in Wang Chunyong's Famous Chinese Sayings Quoted by Wen Jiabao, trans. Chan Sin-wai (Hong Kong: Chung Hwa Book Co., 2009), p. 10