governing the state

Doctrine of the Mean Chapter 21. The Nine Constant Principles of Governance

January 26, 2026

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Ana

The Master said:“Loving learning brings one near to wisdom;exerting oneself in practice brings one near to benevolence;knowing shame brings one near to courage.”
Great Learning Chapter 12. The Ruler’s Mirror: Empathy and Reciprocity

January 24, 2026

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Ana

What is meant by “bringing peace to the world depends on governing one’s state well” is this:When those in high positions honor the elderly, the people are inspired to practice filial piety;when they respect their elders, the people are inspired to practice fraternal duty;when they show compassion for orphans, the people will not abandon…
Great Learning Chapter 2. The Root of All Order: From inner virtue to world peace

January 23, 2026

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Ana

“In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate luminous virtue throughout the world first governed their states well;those who wished to govern their states well first put their families in order;those who wished to put their families in order first cultivated their own persons;those who wished to cultivate their persons first rectified their minds;those…