Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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The Master said, “In hearing lawsuits, I am no different from others; what I truly aim for is that there be no lawsuits at all!”
Ji Kang asked whether there were any form of encouragement by which he could induce the common people to be respectful and loyal.
Analects 2.1 The Master said, “He who rules by virtue is like the polestar, which remains in its place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.”
Chapter 17 of the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching) establishes a hierarchy of governance where political excellence is measured by its operational invisibility.