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Zilu asked about governance. The Master said, “Lead by example, and then ask the people to work hard.”Zilu asked for more guidance. The Master said, “Never grow weary.”
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Only the supremely sage person under Heaven possesses:
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The Way of Heaven and Earth can be summed up in a single phrase:Because it is undivided and without duality, its power to generate life is unfathomable.
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Next comes “attending to particulars”.Through focused sincerity in specific matters, one attains sincerity;sincerity becomes manifest;manifestation becomes evident;evidence becomes luminous;luminosity moves others;movement brings transformation;transformation leads to full moral transformation.Only the supremely sincere person under heaven can achieve this transformative power.
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What is meant by “governing the state must begin with regulating one’s family” is this:There has never been anyone who could not teach his own family yet was able to instruct others.