Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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The Ji family (a powerful ministerial clan in Lu) planned to attack Zhuanyu, a small state subordinate to Lu. Ran You and Zilu went to see Confucius and said, “The Ji family is about to take military action against Zhuanyu.”
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There is a great principle in generating wealth:When many produce and few consume,when work is done diligently and swiftly,and expenditures are made moderately and thoughtfully –then wealth will always be sufficient.
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The Book of Odes says:“When Yin had not yet lost the people’s support, it was worthy to serve Heaven.Take Yin as a mirror – Heaven’s great mandate is not easily retained.”
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Duke Wen of Teng asked Mencius how to govern a state.