Discuss Mèngzǐ 孟子 (Mencius)’ theory of the four germs (origins, beginnings, seeds, sprouts).

1.Discuss Mèngzǐ 孟子 (Mencius)’ theory of the four germs (origins, beginnings, seeds, sprouts). How does this theory tie into the idea that human natural tendencies are good? How does Mèngzǐ account for the fact that people are not always good?
2. When citing ancient philosophical texts, provide the saying number or passage number so that your
reader can find the passage easily in the original text or in other translations they might be working
with.