Zhongyong – The Doctrine of the Mean

Confucius' grandson comments about the Way and human nature. Tr. Legge (en)

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XX. On government: showing principally how it depends on the character of the officers administering it, and how that depends on the character of the sovereign himself.

Zhongyong XX. 11.

"He who knows these three things knows how to cultivate his own character. Knowing how to cultivate his own character, he knows how to govern other men. Knowing how to govern other men, he knows how to govern the kingdom with all its states and families.

Legge XX.11.

“治理天下国家永恒不变的项目有九条：即修养自身、尊重贤人、亲爱亲族、恭敬大臣、体贴一般臣子、爱护百姓、招致各种工匠、安抚境外人民、感召各国诸侯。

白话翻译

Zhongyong XX. 11.