Be Respectful of Wise and Able Ministers
The ancients said: “An extraordinary leader will use the services of extraordinary ministers. Toge...
Self-Reflection
The foundation of virtue is built upon a mind that is righteous. When the mind of a ruler is righteo...
Be Respectful of Relatives
Good deeds and good people are revered because they embody propriety and justice. Bad deeds and vill...
Correcting our own mistakes
The most serious blunder we can make is in knowing we have failings and yet we refuse to correct the...
Emulate good deeds
Confucius said: “When I walk along with others, they will serve me as my teachers. I will select t...
Refrain from anger
A sage ruler always has the welfare of the people at heart. He would never wage a personal vendetta ...
Be frugal and diligent
The ancients said: “If a farmer refuses to work, some people will starve. If a woman refuses to we...
Good or Evil
A superior person conceals the faults of others as a means to cultivate his own kindness. A petty pe...
Taking Precautions
Do not let arrogance grow; do not let desire fly loose; do not let ambition become excessive; do not...
Engaging the Principles
To increase wealth for the people, first and foremost base the economy on farming and textile produc...