Who said "The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."?

This quote is attributed to Mencius.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. - Mencius

"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."

Mencius Education

Philosopher Chinese 372–289

"The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart."

"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge."

"Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity."

"The superior man thinks always of virtue, the common man thinks of comfort."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."